Demonstrate familiarity with the operating manual and safety instructions for commonly used power tools, applicable OSHA industrial shop safety requirements and compliance with company safety practices and procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of built-in safety devices such as interlocks and limit switches on commonly used power tools.
Demonstrate proper use of personal protection devices such as safety glasses, hard hats, safety shoes and hearing protection.
Insuring that power tools are secured properly before start-up
Checking safety devices (covers, guards, limit switches, etc) are in place and functioning properly prior to operating machine
Observing safe and proper environmental handling of stock materials and fluids such as coolants
Maintaining clean, neat and safe work area
Demonstrate knowledge and proper application of hazardous energy lockout/tag out procedures
Hazardous waste disposal procedures
Familiarization with firefighting equipment and techniques
Support Equipment
Air Compressors
Vacuum Pumps
Chillers
Lifts
Fans
Equipment Operation and General Troubleshooting
Press
Personnel lifts and forklifts
General Maintenance and Familiarization
Proper use of hand tools.
Proper use of power tools.
Selecting the correct fastener
Proper selection and use of torque wrenches
Precision Measuring tools: Micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
Machine Shop tools (Drill press, lathe, metal shear, band saw, grinders).
Motors
AMPS
Grounding
Vibration
Brushes/DC
Heat
Lubrication
Lubricant types/ISO standards
Basic Machine Lubrication techniques
Lubrication systems (pumps, filters, breathers, controls)
Lubrication tools
Industrial Electricity
Single Phase/3-phse 480v/240v 3-phase
Grounding
Transformers
Disconnects/LOTO/Arc Flash.
Maintenance of Machinery
Basic Equipment Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
Precision Assembly Concepts - A. Machine component assembly tolerances, B. Rotating equipment alignment, C. Precision balancing
Sprockets and chains - A. Roller chain drives, B. Conveyor chains and sprockets, C. Material conveyors
Belt Drives - A. V-belt drives, B. Flat belt drives
Bearing, seals and gasketing
Couplings and Alignment - A. Gear couplings, B. Chain couplings, C. Rubber couplings
Gear Reducers
Pumps
Fans and Blowers - A. Low pressure, B. High pressure
Filters
Air compressors
Plumbing - A. Pipe, B. Hose, C. Copper, D. Plastic
Rigging
Lead screws, ball screws, gib adjustments and tolerances.
Mechanical drawings - A. Dimensioning, B. Tolerances, C. Surface Finish, D. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, E. Welding Symbols
Welding
Arc - A. Theory, B. Machine set up, C. Safety, D. Fire Prevention, E. Pipe, F. Plate
Acetylene - A. Theory, B. Welding, C. Brazing, D. Hard facing, E. Safety, F. Equipment set up, G. Fire Prevention
Cutting and Fitting - A. Theory, B. Cutting, C. Scarfing, D. Equipment set up, E. Fire Prevention, F. Safety
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Compressors - A. Reciprocating, B. Screw
Air Reducers/Expanders
Air Driers
Air Motors
Vacuum Pumps - A. Reciprocating, B. Liquid ring
Pneumatic cylinders
Filters, regulators, and lubricators
Solenoid-operated valves
Manual valves
Flow control valves
Check valves
Correctly interpret hydraulic control system schematics
Correctly interpret pneumatic control system schematics
Correctly troubleshoot common hydraulic system problems
Valves/solenoid-master-slave
Press Operations
General Operations
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