South Valley Apprenticeship Program

On-the-job Training

• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Repair, replace, or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions
• Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.