Machine Set-Up Operator

Competency-based
ONET: 51-9161.00

2

Years

30

Skills

809h

Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
  • College Student Success
  • Precalculus Algebra
  • Industrial Safety
  • Introduction to Automation
  • Writing & Inquiry
  • Circuit Analysis I
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatics
  • Prog Logic Controllers
  • Mfg Quality Control
  • Engineering Graphics
  • Mechanical Mfg Systems
  • Engineering Materials
  • Manufacturing Processes I
On-the-job training
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
    • Use control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines and/or processes to affect speeds of operation, quality, and yields.
    • Adjust control settings to affect process changes. Monitor recording instruments to control processes.
    • Safety
  • Performing Task-Related Physical Activities
    • Performing physical activities that require handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulated objects.
    • Routine tasks require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials while moving.
    • Safety
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
    • Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
    • Record inspection results using PC or process-specific monitoring equipment so that process variations can be monitored within limits.
    • Safety
  • Repairing and Maintaining Equipment
    • Learning to safely accomplish minor service, repair, adjustments, and testing of machines, devices, moving parts, and heating elements of plastics equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
    • Safety
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, Subordinates and Other
    • Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, peers, subordinates and sometimes customer is necessary - by telephone, in written form, email, or in person.
    • Coaching on effective communications skills will be provided.
    • Safety
  • Gathering Information, Making Decisions and Solving Problem
    • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources/analyzing the available information/formulating solution options/and then making decisions.
    • Problem solving will be demonstrated on the job.
    • Safety
  • Monitoring Processes Materials or Equipment Conditions
    • Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and machine monitoring equipment that operates primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
    • Related instruction will be applied.
    • Safety
  • Handling and Moving Objects
    • Use hands and arms in a safe and effective manner for handling, installing, positioning, lifting, and moving production materials, spare parts, tools, and other materials used in industrial maintenance.
    • Safety
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
    • Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences of similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
    • Pattern recognition for chemical processes must be learned by observation and job experience.
    • Safety
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
    • Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, or trucks you are licensed to operate.
    • If training is needed to obtain job-specific license, it will be provided.
    • Safety
  • Related Instruction/Job Related Education (JRE)
    • Systemic instruction designed to provide knowledge of basic theoretical and technical subjects related to the occupation.
    • Elective courses added at employer's discretion.
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Gastonia, NC (28052)
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