Gaston College Apprenticeship 321

On-the-job Training

• Basic Training
  • Introduction to tools and equipment
  • Proper use of equipment & tools to include caliper and tape
  • Proper care and maintenance
  • Use and care of measuring tools
  • Reading and use of work orders
  • Set-up, layout and dimensional check of parts
  • Speciality orders
  • Identify products and materials required from the job orders
  • Basic Math Skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion metric to inches)
  • Print Reading
  • Proper use of equipment
• Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Basic machine operation (back gauge & RAM movement)
  • Tooling Selection (Top & Bottom Die)
  • Tooling Installation
  • Controller operation (setting up the parameters)
  • Use of control mechanisms or physical activity to affect speed of operation, quality and yields
  • Control settings to affect process changes
  • Monitor recording instruments to control processes
  • Test operation of machines periodically
  • Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
  • Safety
• Task-Related Physical Activity
  • Safely handling installing and moving materials and manipulated objects
  • Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
  • Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials while moving
  • Safety
• Inspections
  • Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
  • Record inspection results accurately using PC or process-specifi monitoring equipment
  • Assuring that process variations can be monitored within limits
  • Safety
• Repair and Maintenance
  • Safely accomplish minor service and repair of equipment
  • Adjust and test machines, devices, moving parts and equipment to assue optimal operation.
  • Safety
• Communications
  • Provide accurate information to supervisors, co-workers and customer.
  • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
  • Maintain activity logs