Industrial Manufacturing Technician
Competency-based
ONET: 17-3029.09
1
Years
43
Skills
1220h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Cooperative Education 1
- Safety
- Precision Measurement
- Fundamentals of Process Technology
- Instrumentation I
- Technical Math (Online)
- Cooperative Education 2
- Process Tech-Equipment
- Instrumentation Il
- Thermal Electrical Principals
- Fluid Systems
- English (Online)
- Cooperative Education 3
- Process Tech Il - Systems
- CAD Concepts OR Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Social Science Elective
- Cooperative Education 4
- Process Tech III - Operation
- Process Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Intro to Inorganic Chemistry
- Cooperative Education 5
- Humanities Elective
- Science or Math Elective
On-the-job training
- Protect self and other workers from accidents and injuries
- Follow employer safety requirements, including the consistent and proper use of protective clothing and personal safety devices
- Maintain a clean and orderly workplace, storing chemicals and corrosive or combustible materials properly and disposing of waste products according to company policies and local/federal laws and regulations
- Use, store, and maintain hand-tools properly to eliminate trip hazards, injury, electrocution, or damage
- Lift supplies and materials using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, such as hoists, lifts, forklifts, and straps
- Report and respond promptly, safely, and appropriately to emergency or hazardous situations and troubleshoot any issues that may arise
- Use lock-out/tag-out procedures when working with appropriate tools and equipment
- Accurately and properly interpret production specifications in order to set up/plan for production run
- Outline operational sequence and steps in production process; identify points of transition between different employees or machines in the production area and impact on downstream production
- Identify and obtain the appropriate raw materials for use in production
- Obtain the necessary tools for performing the production run (such as tools to set up or modify equipment or to prepare or finish production materials)
- Set up or program machine according to manufacturer's and/or employer's specifications, seeking support of a qualified programmer or maintenance technician when utilizing appropriate notification procedures
- Set up production run based on recommended run time, production intervals, inspection intervals, or production requirements
- Coordinate production run with others based on supply requirements, product transition and inspection needs, or employer priorities
- Notify appropriate individual of concerns regarding production plans, access to raw materials, run time or potential delays in production timing, or production quantity/quality
- Set up, inspect, and adjust production equipment prior to the full production run
- Set up production equipment to meet production specifications
- Inspect production equipment and surrounding work area
- Adjust production equipment to meet and maintain production specifications
- Notify appropriate individual of potential problems with equipment or machine function, need for routine maintenance, or concerns about unusual sounds, vibrations, smells, or production errors
- Operate production equipment according to production schedule and protocols and meeting all safety requirements
- Maintain a neat and orderly workspace, ensuring that work area is properly marked or cordoned off and eliminating or flagging potential trip hazards created by production materials or products
- Plan an appropriate production schedule taking into account availability of raw materials and production capacity of equipment/machines
- Utilize raw materials properly, using protective gear and lifting devices as necessary
- Use personal protection devices as necessary and maintain proper ergonomic positioning relative to equipment or machines, raw materials, and production products
- Document run specifications, adjustments, output, and quality assurance checks
- Apply emergency stop procedures when necessary to avoid personal injury, damage to machinery or facilities, or spoilage of production run
- If emergency stop procedures are employed, begin troubleshooting procedures to fix the equipment, including documenting issues with equipment and the production run
- Produce products that meet or exceed quality, volume, and cost requirements
- Observe production rate as compared to scheduled or projected rate, quantity, or volume, and modify as necessary; notify appropriate individual of potential delays, underproduction, or potential additional capacity
- Monitor production quality, including the inspection of parts and products, and troubleshoot if necessary to improve quality and accuracy
- Perform product finishing according to production protocols
- Document appropriate information, such as product quality parameters, lot numbers, or other relevant information
- Clearly and openly communicate concerns about quality or quantity of production with appropriate individual, and colleagues in the production chain
- Adjust to changes in production requirements of schedule
- Shut down, disassemble, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer's and employer's recommendations and protocols
- Shut down equipment according to manufacturer's instructions or employer's protocols
- Engage emergency shutdown procedures when necessary
- Disassemble equipment and components
- Clean up tooling, equipment, and work spaces
- Sanitize equipment according to applicable standards
- Note and troubleshoot needed maintenance or repair services and inform appropriate individual or department, if necessary
- Follow preventive maintenance schedule and document
- Contribute to the business goals of the organization through continuous improvement and professional development
- Determine the impact of production time, material supply, and quality and quantity on the business goals of the employer, its supply chain, and its customers
- Understand the proprietary nature of materials and how it relates to the business goals and functions
- Make constructive suggestions regarding ways to improve the production process, workplace efficiencies, or cost control
- Participate in cross training activities to expand knowledge and skill set
- Help others learn about the business, the specifics of production and the connection between production and business goals
- Participate in the calculation of costs and revenue, as related to production and business goals
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