Washburn Tech

On-the-job Training

• Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
  • Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
  • Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.
  • Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
• Determine production equipment settings.
  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece.
  • Measures, marks and scribe dimensions and reference points on material on workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
  • Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, angle of cut or enters commands to retrieve input or edit computerized machine control media.
• Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Create diagrams or blueprints for workpieces or products.
  • Prepare geometric layouts from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software at the machine control.
• Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
  • Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
  • Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or buttons of programmers.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Draw guidelines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Draw machine tool paths at machine control according to guidelines for tool speed and efficiency, using machine software draw features
• Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Sort shop orders into groups to maximize material utilization and minimize machine setup time.
• Verify information or specifications.
  • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using precision measuring tools.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Perform daily machine checks and perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines
• Position/Mount patterns on equipment, materials, or workpieces onto production material
  • Select, align, and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, and surface grinder.