Gaston College Apprenticeship 321

On-the-job Training

• Pneumatics
  • Install pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
  • Repair pneumatic systems and components such as valves, cylinders, air tools, etc. in accordance with all safety standard procedures.
• Hydraulics
  • Install hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
  • Troubleshoot hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
  • Repair hydraulic systems and components such as pumps, cylinders, hoses, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures.
• Preventive Maintenance
  • Perform electrical/control preventive maintenance on the various production and warehouse systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Carry out manufacturer's/engineers' preventive maintenance guidelines in accordance with all standard safety procedures for:
  • Molding machines
  • Extraction robotics
  • Material feed system
  • Vacuum temps and thermolators
  • HVAC
  • Process water systems
  • Perform calibration of equipment and systems
  • Assembly equipment
• Mechanical Work
  • Repair bearings, seals, belts, chains, conveyors, exhaust fans and blowers in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot bearings, seals, belts, chains, conveyors, exhaust fans and blowers in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot and repair fixtures, feeder bowls, EOT for assembly equipment in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Inspect mechanical systems for wear and imminent failure as well as replace/repair as indicated in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Inspect and repair safety systems including mechanical and electrical interlocks, light curtains and safety guards
  • Install, troubleshoot and repair mechanical actuators and sensors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• Conduit Bending, AC Electrical 110 through 480 V Installation
  • Install general purpose and machine feeding circuits under the guidelines of the NEC Electrical code
  • Troubleshoot electrical circuits and switchgears in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• Motors
  • Install fixed speed motors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot and repair fixed speed motors in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Install variable motors and drives in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot and repair variable speed motors and drives in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• Lighting
  • Install lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Repair lighting and lighting systems in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• PLC, HMI, Robotics, and Relay Logic Troubleshooting and Wiring
  • Install machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Repair machine control circuits including relays, motor starters, contactors, PLC's, HMI's, etc. in accordance with all safety standard procedures
  • Instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• DC Power Systems
  • Install DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Troubleshoot DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
  • Repair DC power systems used in machine control in accordance with all standard safety procedures
• Documentation/Communication and Collaboration
  • Maintain preventive maintenance procedure records
  • Maintain system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
  • Develop effective communication while working with operators and other plant personnel to maintain a positive and team based relationship while performing troubleshooting, repairs, and improvements