UBS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

www.ubsmanufacturing.biz

3450 Sacramento Street, #401, San Francisco, CA 94118

p 415.218.0281 f 267.413.2359

info@ubsmanufacturing.biz

UBS

MANUFACTURING

TRAINING

PROGRAM

SUMMARY

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CONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................ 2

Training Program Goal....................................... 2

Training Program Overview ............................... 2

On-Going Training Programs............................. 4

Trainer Profile .................................................... 5

Internships ......................................................... 5

Mentorship ......................................................... 5

Training and the Community.............................. 5

Employee Progression Chart............................. 7

Wage Progression Schedule ............................. 8

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INTRODUCTION

Unitec Building Systems (UBS) developed an integrated personnel system designed to

mold its labor force while maintaining a leading position in the industry. This will be

accomplished by utilizing the UBS employee development & training program.

TRAINING PROGRAM GOAL

UBS will establish a linkage between its building program and the community where it is

located. This linkage will include employment, training and mentoring programs for

residents as well as collateral business development opportunities. UBS’s training

program is designed to rapidly build the skills of prospective employees in order to

establish and secure a competitive edge in the industry.

TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW

UBS’s core training program encompasses four disciplines designed to build the trainee’s

comprehensive skill level to ensure the competitive edge needed in the housing

manufacturing industry. UBS’s initial training is focused on building the fundamental

knowledge-base and skill set of the employee, with a program that prepares the employee

for change in the 21st century. The initial training will begin with the screening and

hiring of successful of applicants.

The UBS program is an On-The-Job-Training-Program (OJT), leading to company

certification, upward mobility and Asst. Production Specialist status after completion of

the OJT training program.

CORE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• To maximize employee learning curve and efficiency;

• To increase company loyalty;

• To ensure targeted training for company needs. Company training program for

entry-level employee will prove more effective for company stability and growth;

• To deliver continuous training and skill development to ensure company growth

and technology edge through well-trained staff.

OJT OBJECTIVES

• To understand the company’s manufacturing environment;

• To build practical skills needed for personal advancement and company growth;

• To develop practical understanding of company goals and develop teamwork

experience in hands-on environments.

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OJT Description

Trainees will work side-by-side with production employees through the OJT

training phase. In identified cases trainees will work with outside contractors who

have agreed to provide counter-part training, where a trainee is assigned to a crew

supervisor, who in turn acts as a mentor and provides training in the field over a

pre-determined period.

Successfully trained participants are placed in one of four disciplines under the

direction of a Team Leader or Production Specialist (see Employee Progression

Chart) to work on specified lines or projects.

Employees are promoted (see Employee Progression Chart) based on availability

and merit.

EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM

The employee training program is an addition to the employee’s OJT basic education

program, with its completion tied to promotional opportunities within the company.

Under this concept, an applicant is placed on the job by use of a strategy requiring the

applicant to participate in educational and work activities that include, but are not

limited to, the planning process, the implementation and scheduling of housing

production, classroom instruction on building design, management theory,

construction and manufacturing. The primary thrust of the employee training

program is continued increase of employee skill sets leading to increased operational

efficiency and personal growth.

OPERATIONS TRAINING

Operating manuals on company administrative rules, regulations and equipment

operation will be on file and available to company employees at all times. As part of

the training program, employees will be instructed and familiarized with operating

and equipment manuals prior to beginning work or utilizing company automated

equipment.

The training program will also include production and quality control curriculum.

The training will consist of both classroom and on the job training and will be used

for upgrading personnel, expanding staff flexibility and cross training for the

development of skills required for interdisciplinary cooperation throughout plant

operations.

All employees will be cross-trained in the following areas.

• Corporation policy and customer relations

• Introduction to corporate quality control standards and policies

• Knowledge of product line.

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• Introduction to framing

• Introduction to drywall, taping and texture

• Basic plumbing, electrical & HVAC skills

• Fundamental plant design and layout

• Plant operations manual, unit design, manufacturing development and

shipment

• Automated equipment, its use, maintenance and employee responsibility

o Manufacturing Fundamentals

o Machine operation and maintenance

• Fundamental assembly line scheduling

• Man-hour reconciliation and unit production cost.

• Order placement/processing.

• Architecture & engineering principles

o Blueprint reading and interpretation

o Review of approved plans, specifications and corporation building

standards

• Computer database design and its relationship to the manufacturing process.

SAFETY TRAINING

From the beginning, UBS will strive to provide working conditions that keep people

free from accidents and injury. Thus, all facilities and equipment will be maintained

with safety in mind with all employees required to adhere to company rules, safety

policies and procedures.

Employees will be given an orientation on safety practices at the plant, emphasizing

applicable laws and regulations. Further, employees will be taught to observe the

appearance and condition of the facilities and equipment and will be encouraged to

report any unsafe condition to management. Every employee will be provided with a

copy of work place safety guidelines. Guidelines will be posted in the company

office and bulletin boards through out the facility and include the OSHA checklist to

assure continuity of training and adherence to safety policies and procedures. Annual

safety refresher courses will be instituted as well as mandatory attendance and

instruction on drugs and alcohol that will be an on-going condition of employment.

ON-GOING TRAINING PROGRAMS

All employees, regardless of tenure, will be required to attend initial training as well as

on going training programs. All employees will be trained on an annual basis regarding

company operational procedures and safety.

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It is vital that all employees possess the tools needed to do their jobs effectively and a

complete understanding of the principles that drive the business as well as a devotion to

quality and safety in the work place.

TRAINER PROFILE

The UBS trainer will have completed the Carpenter’s Union, State of California Certified

Apprentice Program or an equivalent. Drawing from the industry, highly qualified

instructors will act as mentors and trainers for company employees.

INTERNSHIPS

Unitec Building Systems will work with schools, labor, youth agencies, and other

identified organizations targeting identified youth for the company’s intern program.

Interns will be introduced to the high tech manufacturing environment and exposed to the

construction and manufacturing industry. The objective is for participants to build skills

in construction and manufacturing based technologies and to gain an understanding of

and insight into the career opportunities available in the high-tech housing and

manufacturing industry.

Internships will involve blue print reading, unit design, and the introduction to design

tools. In addition, interns will be actively involved in assisting full-time staff on existing

projects.

MENTORSHIP

Unitec Building Systems is concerned about the positive maturation of youth in the

community. As such, UBS will initiate a mentoring program designed to provide the

support needed to succeed in school as well as to help build a solid foundation for future

growth.

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in esteem building and academic

enrichment activities. By partnering with local schools and organizations, the program

will expose youth to role models in a new and exciting industry.

TRAINING AND THE COMMUNITY

UBS will use its plant facility as a community resource. Working with the community,

UBS will assist in supporting the development of small local businesses related to its

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operations, such as day care, food operations, home improvement and maintenance,

businesses that will directly impact upon opportunities for the entire community.

The objective is to positively impact upon the skill sets of identified community

residents, i.e. single parents and individuals who are changing careers, as well as those

who want to enhance their marketable skills. UBS will partner with other job

development programs in order to provide a seamless transition into the workplace.

EMPLOYEE PROGRESSION CHART

* Indicates projected positions under Collective Bargaining Agreement

Administration

& Management

Program

Fundamentals

Quality Control

Equipment Operation

Blueprint Reading

& Construction

Fundamentals

OJT*

($9.50)

Hands-on training in specialized areas under a

Production Specialist.

Department Team Leader

-Supervise OJT employees in department

-Oversite and supervision of identified projects

-Team Leaders can go to other depts. to cross-train and increase skills

Project Manager

-Oversite and supervision of major projects

-Supervise Team Leaders

-Must have completed OJT in two of four areas

-Competitive placement

Asst. Production Specialist*

“I”

($11.

Hands-on producer, assisting PS II & III on identified

projects

Production Specialist*

“II”

($15.50)

-Hands-on production of projects

-Independent development and execution of identified assignments under the supervision of Dept. Team Leader

and Project Manager

Sr. Production Specialist*

“III”

($19.

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-Hands-on production of projects also, line supervisors or inspectors in plant or on site

-Independent development and execution of major assignments under general oversight of Project Manager or

Dept. Team Leader

SCHEDULE A

WAGE PROGRESSION SCHEDULE

POSITION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5

OJT $9.50 $9.50 $9.50 $9.50 $9.50

PS (I) $11.25 $11.25 $11.25+5% or CPI $11.25+5% or CPI $11.25+5% or CPI

PS (II) $15.50 $15.50 $15.50+5% or CPI $15.50+5% or CPI $15.50+5% or CPI

PS (III) $19.75 $19.75 $19.75+5% or CPI $19.75+5% or CPI $19.75+5% or CPI

OJT PS I PS II PS III

H&W $3.905 $3.905 $3.905

Union

Pension*

$1.00 * .60 after

1500 hours

$1.00 * .80/per

hour worked

$1.00/per hour

worked

Employer’s

Annuity

$1.00/per hour

worked

$1.00/per hour

worked

$1.25/per hour

worked

UNITEC OJTPS I APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

OJT  PS I Wage Progression

Based on a 21 Month training program, as follows:

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5

RATES

1st 3 mos. (OJT) $ 9.50 $ * $ * $ *

2nd 6 mos. (PS I) $11.25 $ * $ * $ *

3rd 12 mos. (PS Ib) $13.38 $ * $ * $ *

1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP: The term of apprenticeship shall be 3500 hours within 21

months. The first 500 hours, shall be a tryout or probationary period.

2. WORK TRAINING: The Employer shall see that all apprentices are under the supervision of

a qualified PS II or instructor and shall provide the necessary diversified experience and training

in order to train and develop the apprentice into a skilled worker, proficient in all the work

processes of a Production Specialist (PS). OJTs and PS Is shall also be trained in the use of new

equipment, materials and processes as they come into use in the manufacturing process.

3. WAGE SCHEDULE:

1st period 1 - 500 hours $ 9.50

2nd period 501 - 1500 hours $11.25

3rd period 1501 - 3500 hours $13.38

4. FRINGE BENEFIT SCHEDULE:

1 - 1500 hours 1501 - 3500 hours

Health & Welfare per SCH per SCH

Pension/Annuity per SCH