Hybrid programs blend both competency- and time-based strategies,
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
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Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
227
Skills
Benchwork/Basic training
13
Benchwork/Basic training
13
- Identify and use basic hand tools for benchwork
- Identify layout tools and equipment including scribe, center punch, surface plate, dividers, caliper, scale.
- Layout the location of holes and surfaces to a specified tolerance
- Apply proper scribing techniques
- Apply proper sawing techniques including hack saw, horizontal and vertical band saws and cut-off saws
- Apply proper polishing techniques for individual purposes and materials
- Identify thread types and gauging techniques
- Apply proper tapping techniques using various taps and predrill sizes
- Use proper hand stamping techniques for letter and numbers
- Apply proper filing techniques using different kinds of files, to finish workpieces to print specifications
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Training and Machine Safeguards
- Set-up and perform various drilling operations
- Demonstrate the ability to perform various operations on a drill press including drilling, counter sink, counter bore, reaming, tapping, drilling hard material Safety Procedures
Blueprint reading
8
Blueprint reading
8
- Understand drawing purpose
- Understand drawing Title block
- Understand drawing scale
- Identify line types
- Understand views
- Understand X-Sections views
- Understand Detail views
- Miscellanies drawing information: Features that appear multiple times, Double arrows, Notes on finishing, labeling assembly, harness
Calibration
2
Calibration
2
- Work with Qualified Calibration team member
- Identify Gauging that need to be Retrieve and sent out for Calibration
Manual machines Turning Weiler Praktikant VCD
18
Manual machines Turning Weiler Praktikant VCD
18
- Identify turning processes and turning machines
- Identify, label, and apply proper safety procedures and care of lathes
- Identify the major turning processes including straight turning, facing, taper turning, knurling, drilling, reaming, boring and threading
- Identify the various turning machines used in machining
- Perform operations on the lathe
- Set up using basic holding devices such as 3 jaw chuck, four jaw chuck, collets, collet stop, face plate, between centers and soft jaws
- Set up attachments and accessories such as: taper attachment, steady rest, follower rest and tool post grinder
- Calculate and select proper feeds and speeds for various materials and tools
- Select proper tools for various materials and finishes
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Chase various types of external threads
- Apply proper speeds, feeds for parting and grooving various materials
- Demonstrate techniques for turning hard materials
- Perform operations such as: counter sink, counter bore, tapping
- Apply excentre turning techniques
- Turn and bore parts to specified tolerances
Manual machines milling
15
Manual machines milling
15
- Set-up and perform various drilling operations
- Demonstrate the ability to perform various operations on a drill press including drilling, counter sink, counter bore, reaming, tapping, drilling hard material
- Safety Procedures
- Identify milling processes and milling machines
- Identify internal and external milling processes
- Identify, label, and apply proper procedures for the safety and care for mills
- Set up and align machining tools, head and work holding device
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
- Operate a vertical mill
- Set up and perform precision milling operations to specified tolerance
- Identify and demonstrate different types of indexing
- Select proper tools for various materials and finishes
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Perform operations such as: counter sink, counter bore and tapping
Work preparation
8
Work preparation
8
- Understand SCHUNK quality program by following quality procedures.
- Understating writes manufacturing orders for shop production orders
- Understanding and develop manufacturing orders process for the part
- Understanding review parts orders and specifications
- Understand manufacturing orders for complex assembly for Automation and Work-holding products
- Manage and monitor manufacturing order process through SAP
- Review, close-out, and release manufacturing orders when completed
- Assist in gauge calibration, gauge repairs, and new gauge quoting
Honing/Polish
8
Honing/Polish
8
- Identify honing process and characteristics of a honing machine. Perform honing operation on machine.
- Understand and perform machine maintenance
- Understand and perform machine maintenance
- Identify and confirm proper surface finish
- Identify proper program
- Identify proper fixtures
- Understand running at a proper Depth
- Identify proper Compound and Media
Heat treat
6
Heat treat
6
- Understand and perform machine maintenance
- Identify methods and proper heat-treating techniques and procedures
- Identify, label, and apply proper safety procedures for heat treating ovens.
- Perform hardness testing
- Identify properties of various types of metal
- Develop understanding of hardening processes such as: quenching, annealing, normalizing, tempering, flame hardening, case hardening, induction, carburizing, carbon nitriding and nitriding Identify numbering system for steel
Balancing/Final Inspection
12
Balancing/Final Inspection
12
- Understand and perform machine maintenance on Balancing Machine
- Balancing: Identify balancing process. Set up and perform balancing procedure on parts
- Perform proper assembly of components
- Identify proper program
- Identify proper POD fixtures
- Identify key balance areas
- Demonstrate Proper packaging of respective products while in work area
- Identify and Check run out ofpart in fixture to specification
- Determine proper expansion setting in ambient conditions
- Able to select proper gauging for the work order in process
- Able to measure ID size accurately
- Able to select correct program for Laser marker
Shipping/Receiving
7
Shipping/Receiving
7
- Cover Storage and labeling
- Cover Picking and Packing
- Cover processing orders
- Cover inventory control
- Cover receiving goods
- Cover picking service and production orders
- Cover Material Handling equipment
CNC-Programming Keller Milling
5
CNC-Programming Keller Milling
5
- Understand General information and operations of CNC controls
- Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
- Understand Programming with PAL plus
- Understand and perform Programming using control simulators
- Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC-Programming Keller Turning
5
CNC-Programming Keller Turning
5
- Understand General information and operations of CNC controls
- Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
- Understand Programming with PAL plus
- Understand and perform Programming using control simulators
- Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC CLX Turning fundamentals
9
CNC CLX Turning fundamentals
9
- Preparation and introduction for running the
- Preparation and introduction for running the MacTrun, Multis
- Understanding CNC controls lay out
- Understand key functions (Memory, MDI, tool page, work offset)
- Understanding tool offsets
- Understanding work offsets
- Understand tool holders
- Understand proper tool location on the turret
- Understand proper jaws to be used
CNC CMX Milling Fundamentals
7
CNC CMX Milling Fundamentals
7
- Preparation and introduction for running the MACturn / Multis
- Understanding CNC controls lay out
- Understand key functions (Memory, MDI, tool page, work offset)
- Understanding tool offsets
- Understanding work offsets
- Understand tool holders
- Understand proper fixturing
CNC-Turning LB3014
1
CNC-Turning LB3014
1
- Use proper measuring procedures
CNC-Turning LB3015
1
CNC-Turning LB3015
1
- Perform operations such as: counter sink, counter bore and tapping
CNC-Turning LB3016
1
CNC-Turning LB3016
1
- Clean, fill reservoir and measure coolant for proper balance
CNC-Turning LB3017
1
CNC-Turning LB3017
1
- Dispose of used coolant properly
CNC-Turning LB3005
1
CNC-Turning LB3005
1
- Set up and align machining tools and work holding device
CNC-Turning LB3000
1
CNC-Turning LB3000
1
- Identify CNC processes and machines
CNC-Turning LB3001
1
CNC-Turning LB3001
1
- Identify CNC control panels
CNC-Turning LB3002
1
CNC-Turning LB3002
1
- Use CNC lathe & mill in an efficient manner
CNC-Turning LB3003
1
CNC-Turning LB3003
1
- Develop an understanding of incremental and absolute positioning
CNC-Turning LB3004
1
CNC-Turning LB3004
1
- Identify, label and apply proper safety procedures for milling centers
CNC-Turning LB3006
1
CNC-Turning LB3006
1
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
CNC-Turning LB3007
1
CNC-Turning LB3007
1
- Develop CNC programs using G and M mode
CNC-Turning LB3008
1
CNC-Turning LB3008
1
- Apply tool offsets
CNC-Turning LB3009
1
CNC-Turning LB3009
1
- Perform machine set-up
CNC-Turning LB3010
1
CNC-Turning LB3010
1
- Set up and perform precision machining operations to specified tolerance
CNC-Turning LB3011
1
CNC-Turning LB3011
1
- Select proper tools for various materials and finishes
CNC-Turning LB3012
1
CNC-Turning LB3012
1
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
CNC-Turning LB3013
1
CNC-Turning LB3013
1
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
CNC-Milling / Turning
18
CNC-Milling / Turning
18
- Identify CNC processes and machines
- Identify CNC control panels
- Use CNC lathe & mill in an efficient manner
- Develop an understanding of incremental and absolute positioning
- Identify, label and apply proper safety procedures for milling centers
- Set up and align machining tools and work holding device
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
- Develop CNC programs using G and M mode
- Apply tool offsets
- Perform machine set-up
- Set up and perform precision machining operations to specified tolerance
- Select proper tools for various materials and finishes
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Perform operations such as: counter sink, counter bore and tapping
- Clean, fill reservoir and measure coolant for proper balance
- Dispose of used coolant properly
CNC-Grinding (Sleeves)
16
CNC-Grinding (Sleeves)
16
- Identify CNC processes and machines
- Identify CNC control panels
- Use CNC grinding machine in an efficient manner CNC
- Develop and understanding of incremental and absolute positioning
- Identify, label and apply proper safety procedures for grinding machines
- Set up and align machining tools and work holding device
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
- Develop CNC programs using G and M mode
- Apply tool offsets
- Perform machine set-up
- Set up and perform precision machining operations to specified tolerance
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Clean, fill reservoir and measure coolant for proper balance
- Dispose of used coolant properly
CNC-Grinding (Taper)
16
CNC-Grinding (Taper)
16
- Identify CNC processes and machines
- Identify CNC control panels
- Use CNC grinding machine in an efficient manner CNC
- Develop and understanding of incremental and absolute positioning
- Identify, label and apply proper safety procedures for grinding machines
- Set up and align machining tools and work holding device
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
- Develop CNC programs using G and M mode
- Apply tool offsets
- Perform machine set-up
- Set up and perform precision machining operations to specified tolerance
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Clean, fill reservoir and measure coolant for proper balance
- Dispose of used coolant properly
CNC-Grinding (ID) Hydraulic Training
16
CNC-Grinding (ID) Hydraulic Training
16
- Identify CNC processes and machines
- Identify CNC control panels
- Use CNC grinding machine in an efficient manner CNC
- Develop and understanding of incremental and absolute positioning
- Identify, label and apply proper safety procedures for grinding machines
- Set up and align machining tools and work holding device
- Select proper tooling and appropriate speeds and feeds
- Develop CNC programs using G and M mode
- Apply tool offsets
- Perform machine set-up
- Set up and perform precision machining operations to specified tolerance
- Apply proper surface finish specified on prints and verify using scratch chart and surface measuring device
- Apply sizing and fitting techniques
- Use proper measuring procedures
- Clean, fill reservoir and measure coolant for proper balance
- Dispose of used coolant properly
Gripper Assembly
7
Gripper Assembly
7
- Able to pick items from BOM
- Ability to load programs and laser marking
- Understanding assembly tools / torque wrenches
- Leak testing and inspection
- Ability to troubleshooting leaks
- Ability to packaging and label components
- Identifying different grippers
Advanced Blueprint reading
3
Advanced Blueprint reading
3
- GD&T
- Common Notes/ Stamps
- Dimensioning Practices for SCHUNK
Job Readiness Training
10
Job Readiness Training
10
- Job placement of apprentice
- Apprentices additional in-depth training of one specific CNC Mill/Turing, CNC Turning, and CNC Grinding
- CNC machines controls
- CNC machines set up
- CNC machining process
- CNC maintenance
- Work instructions
- MES system
- Quality forms
- Processing Incoming and outgoing of parts
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
Schunk
290
RI hours
Selecting the correct work order
Understanding how to properly record scrap
Understanding how to properly record a partial
Understanding how to properly complete a work order MES
Training
1
Selecting the correct work order
Understanding how to properly record scrap
Understanding how to properly record a partial
Understanding how to properly complete a work order MES
Training
1
Learn Metrology- going over why certain features should
be measured in a certain way or with certain equipment to
ensure confidence of the measurement.
Understanding Audits- Know what goes on during an audit.
routings, work instructions, etc. are important to their role.
Statistical Methods- statistical analysis of our processes.
General knowledge of capability curves (potential fallout /
ppm) or see trends in Run charts
Identify and understand all Gauging on the manufacturing
floor Advanced Quality Training
1
Learn Metrology- going over why certain features should
be measured in a certain way or with certain equipment to
ensure confidence of the measurement.
Understanding Audits- Know what goes on during an audit.
routings, work instructions, etc. are important to their role.
Statistical Methods- statistical analysis of our processes.
General knowledge of capability curves (potential fallout /
ppm) or see trends in Run charts
Identify and understand all Gauging on the manufacturing
floor Advanced Quality Training
1
Metal Cutting Technology E-learning
The fundamentals of metal cutting
All the important aspects of the main application areas
Choose the right cutting tool for the application
The basis of production economics
Improvement of productivity and profitability in
workshops
Definitions of terms and the cutting data formulas
Optimizing cutting data and tool life
Recognize different types of tool wear and their remedies
Solve problems in the metal cutting process
Feel job satisfaction from better knowledge Cutting Tool ELearning
30
Metal Cutting Technology E-learning
The fundamentals of metal cutting
All the important aspects of the main application areas
Choose the right cutting tool for the application
The basis of production economics
Improvement of productivity and profitability in
workshops
Definitions of terms and the cutting data formulas
Optimizing cutting data and tool life
Recognize different types of tool wear and their remedies
Solve problems in the metal cutting process
Feel job satisfaction from better knowledge Cutting Tool ELearning
30
Work holding Department to provide product taring Speed
and Feed provides a thorough explanation of cutting
variables. Explanation of cutting operations, tool material,
and workpiece material. The proper selection of speed and
feed is necessary to maximize tool life, productivity, and
surface finish quality. Speed & Feeds E-Learning
2
Work holding Department to provide product taring Speed
and Feed provides a thorough explanation of cutting
variables. Explanation of cutting operations, tool material,
and workpiece material. The proper selection of speed and
feed is necessary to maximize tool life, productivity, and
surface finish quality. Speed & Feeds E-Learning
2
Cylindrical Grinding Fundamentals
Cylindrical Grinding Process Strategy
Precision Grinding Abrasive wheel safety Grinding ELearning
2
Cylindrical Grinding Fundamentals
Cylindrical Grinding Process Strategy
Precision Grinding Abrasive wheel safety Grinding ELearning
2
Identify methods and proper EDM techniques and
procedures
Understand and perform machine maintenance
Identify proper fixtures
Identify proper program
Identify proper blank
Ability to trouble shoot machine errors
Understand and perform AC Easy Cam software EDM / AC
Easy CAM training
160
Identify methods and proper EDM techniques and
procedures
Understand and perform machine maintenance
Identify proper fixtures
Identify proper program
Identify proper blank
Ability to trouble shoot machine errors
Understand and perform AC Easy Cam software EDM / AC
Easy CAM training
160
Understand lay out of interface of controller
Understand axis
Understand pick up points
Understand the vision
Overview of layout of program
Understand calling up a program FANUC pendant training
32
Understand lay out of interface of controller
Understand axis
Understand pick up points
Understand the vision
Overview of layout of program
Understand calling up a program FANUC pendant training
32
NEO: presentation to provide overview of department and
tasks
• Introduction to Automation - What does automation
mean to manufacturing
• Introduction to SCHUNK Automation - What
automation products does SCHUNK offer
• What is a Gripper - how they are used in automation
• Sizing Grippers - what information is needed and
how to calculate grip force / moments
• Introduction to SCHUNK Linear Actuators (HSB)
• Why linear actuators or gantry systems are used
instead of robots in automation
• Sizing linear actuators for a project
• Examples of customer's application
• Videos of customer applications with SCHUNK products
• CNC Machines with SCHUNK Products - GSW-B/M/BV,
NSR, Grippers, and Linear Actuators Automation product
training
1
NEO: presentation to provide overview of department and
tasks
• Introduction to Automation - What does automation
mean to manufacturing
• Introduction to SCHUNK Automation - What
automation products does SCHUNK offer
• What is a Gripper - how they are used in automation
• Sizing Grippers - what information is needed and
how to calculate grip force / moments
• Introduction to SCHUNK Linear Actuators (HSB)
• Why linear actuators or gantry systems are used
instead of robots in automation
• Sizing linear actuators for a project
• Examples of customer's application
• Videos of customer applications with SCHUNK products
• CNC Machines with SCHUNK Products - GSW-B/M/BV,
NSR, Grippers, and Linear Actuators Automation product
training
1
Tooling Department to provide product training and
proper use of toolholders
Rotational department to provide Chuck safety training
Work holding Department to provide product taring
Toolholding Technical Training
1
Tooling Department to provide product training and
proper use of toolholders
Rotational department to provide Chuck safety training
Work holding Department to provide product taring
Toolholding Technical Training
1
Understanding forces and torques acting on a workpiece
Understanding safety instructions in general
Understanding general information on the Chuck
Understand power transmission on lathe machines
Understanding maintenance of lathe chuck
Understanding clamp force
Understanding Jaws Rotational Chuck Safety Training
1
Understanding forces and torques acting on a workpiece
Understanding safety instructions in general
Understanding general information on the Chuck
Understand power transmission on lathe machines
Understanding maintenance of lathe chuck
Understanding clamp force
Understanding Jaws Rotational Chuck Safety Training
1
Covering picking the correct jaws for are KSG
Understand selecting the correct clamp force on the KSG by
material type and jaw
Understanding rail vices and the proper way to use them
Understanding Vero-S Work holding solutions Training
1
Covering picking the correct jaws for are KSG
Understand selecting the correct clamp force on the KSG by
material type and jaw
Understanding rail vices and the proper way to use them
Understanding Vero-S Work holding solutions Training
1
Understand General information and operations of CNC
controls
Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
Understand Programming with PAL plus
Understand and perform Programming using control
simulators
Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC-Programming Keller Milling
25
Understand General information and operations of CNC
controls
Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
Understand Programming with PAL plus
Understand and perform Programming using control
simulators
Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC-Programming Keller Milling
25
Understand General information and operations of CNC
controls
Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
Understand Programming with PAL plus
Understand and perform Programming using control
simulators
Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC-Programming Keller Turning
25
Understand General information and operations of CNC
controls
Understand the Virtual 3D learning environment
Understand Programming with PAL plus
Understand and perform Programming using control
simulators
Understand and perform programing in Graphical dialogue
CNC-Programming Keller Turning
25
GD&T
Common Notes/ Stamps
Dimensioning Practices for SCHUNK Advanced Blueprint
Reading
10
GD&T
Common Notes/ Stamps
Dimensioning Practices for SCHUNK Advanced Blueprint
Reading
10