COMPETENCY NEEDS OF FOUNDRY WORKERS IN RECYCLING USED METAL FOR PRODUCTION OF WOODWORKING MACHINE PARTS IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The research determined the Competency needs of foundry workers in recycling used metal for production of woodworking machine parts in Minna metropolis, Niger state. The major purpose of this study was to determine the competency needs of foundry workers in recycling of metal scrap for producing woodworking machine parts. Two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The researcher designed a questionnaire to solicit information from the respondents. The targeted population was 40 which consisted of 15 foundry masters and 25 foundry workers. The research design used in carrying out the study was the descriptive survey research. Data obtained were analysed using mean and z-test statistics was used to test the two null hypotheses that were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study were as follows: determine the correct type of metal scrap in compliance with the job specification and de-gas the molten metal for a perfect casting. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that there is a need for inexperience foundry workers to collaborate with other experience foundry workers to improve their craftsmanship and foundry workers should improve their finishing skill by always using files and sand paper