LEAP@ForsythTech

On-the-job Training

• Shop Safety
  • 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
• Production Specifications
  • 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
• Production Equipment Set-Up
  • 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
• Production Equipment Operation
  • 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
• Measuring Production 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
• Production Equipment Shut Down
  • 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
• Continuous Improvement
  • 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