Business & Industry - Seminars & Continuing Education

Manufacturing

No two companies are alike - Training Partnerships are designed to meet your specific organizational and technological needs. Our instructors excel and specialize in many areas of manufacturing and are already equipped with the latest technology to help your employees build on their skills.

 View Available Manufacturing Professional Development Seminars

Manufacturing Training Partnerships Available:

  • CAD/CAM Applications (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing)
  • Strategic Planning/Facilitation 
  • PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Applications
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Auto Fleet
  • Blueprint Reading
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • Quality Processes
  • Haz-Mat (Hazardous Materials)
  • Welding
  • Pneumatics
  • Electromechanical
  • Hydraulics
  • Machine Tool
  • And MORE! 

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Your Manufacturing Trainer 

Dave Otto

Dave is a business and industry trainer in the fields of electromechanical technology and industrial maintenance for Chippewa Valley Technical College. Dave was born and raised in Eau Claire, where he continues to reside with his wife and three children.

Dave joined the U. S. Army out of high school and worked as a track vehicle and diesel engine mechanic. Since being honorably discharged from the Army, Dave’s work experience has included eight years as a lead maintenance technician and two years of electrical, performance, and mechanical engineering. He has worked for Kell Container in Chippewa Falls and Andersen Windows Corporation in Menomonie. 
 
Dave has worked in many different areas of manufacturing. His experience includes preventative and predictive maintenance, building and maintaining mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems, facilities and machine control, quality and metrology, fabrication, welding, machining, CAD, and many more.  
 
Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in facilities from UW-Stout. Additionally, Dave has also earned an associate’s degree in Electromechanical Technology and an associate’s degree in Supervisory and Management, both from CVTC. 

Dave’s career and educational experiences have provided him with a broad range of skills and knowledge within the manufacturing industry.  This enables Dave to consult in a variety of manufacturing settings and tailor trainings to meet specific company goals. 

 

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For manufacturing assistance in areas such as Lean Manufacturing and Quality Assistance, tap the resources of our partner...

Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center

 

 

 

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Contact your CVTC Representative for more information.

 

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