Apprentices progress at their own pace – they demonstrate
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Industrial Manufacturing Technician (2031CBV1) Competency-Based
Applied Materials Inc.
California (OA)
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Skills
Assess product or process usefulness.
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Assess product or process usefulness.
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- Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Safety
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Safety
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- A. Follow employer safety requirements, including the consistent and proper use of protective clothing and personal safety devices Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Test products for functionality or quality.
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Test products for functionality or quality.
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- Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
1
Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
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- Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
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Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
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- Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Inspect operational processes.
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Inspect operational processes.
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- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
Prepare detailed work plans.
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Prepare detailed work plans.
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- Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Develop technical methods or processes.
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Develop technical methods or processes.
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- Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
- Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
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- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
2
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
2
- Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Design industrial processing systems.
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Design industrial processing systems.
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- Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
- Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Select project materials.
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Select project materials.
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- Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
- Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
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Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
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- Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Create physical models or prototypes.
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Create physical models or prototypes.
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- Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Design industrial equipment.
1
Design industrial equipment.
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- Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Design structures or facilities.
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Design structures or facilities.
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- Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Determine operational methods.
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Determine operational methods.
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- Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Direct industrial production activities.
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Direct industrial production activities.
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- Oversee or inspect production processes.
Direct quality control activities.
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Direct quality control activities.
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- Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Estimate operational costs.
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Estimate operational costs.
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- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
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Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
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- Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Implement design or process improvements.
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Implement design or process improvements.
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- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
1
Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
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- Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
1
Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations.
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- Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Operate industrial equipment.
1
Operate industrial equipment.
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- Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services.
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Prepare drawings or diagrams of products or services.
1
- Create or interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, formulas, or blueprints for management or engineering staff.
Prepare operational reports.
1
Prepare operational reports.
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- Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
1
Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
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- Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
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- Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
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Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
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- Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Safety - Protect self and other workers from accidents and injuries
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Safety - Protect self and other workers from accidents and injuries
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- A. Follow employer safety requirements, including the consistent and proper use of protective clothing and personal safety devices Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
- B. 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
- C. Use, store and maintain hand-tools properly to eliminate trip hazards, injury, electrocution or damage
- D. Lift supplies and materials using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, such as hoists, lifts, forklifts and straps
- E. Report and respond promptly, safely and appropriately to emergency or hazard situation and troubleshoot any issues that may arise
- F. Use lock-out/tag-out procedures when working with appropriate tools and equipment
Accurately and properly interpret production specifications in order to set up/plan for production run
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Accurately and properly interpret production specifications in order to set up/plan for production run
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- A. 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
- B. Identify and obtain the appropriate raw materials for use in production
- C. 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)
- D. 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
- E. Set up production run based on recommended run time, production intervals, inspection intervals or production requirements
- F. Coordinate production run with others based on supply requirements, product transition and inspection needs, or employer priorities
- G. Notify appropriate individual of concerns regarding production plans, access to raw materials, run time or potential delays in production timing or production quantity/quality
Set up, inspect and adjust production equipment prior to the full production run
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Set up, inspect and adjust production equipment prior to the full production run
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- A. Set up production equipment to meet production specifications
- B. Inspect production equipment and surrounding work area
- C. Adjust production equipment to meet and maintain production specifications
- D. 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
Operate production equipment according to production schedule and protocols and meeting all safety requirements
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Operate production equipment according to production schedule and protocols and meeting all safety requirements
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- A. Maintain a neat and orderly work-space ensuring that work area is properly marked or cordoned off and eliminating or flagging potential trip hazards created by production materials or products
- B. Plan an appropriate production schedule taking into account availability of raw materials and production capacity of equipment/machines
- C. Utilize raw materials properly, using protective gear and lifting devices as necessary
- D. Use personal protection devices as necessary and maintain proper ergonomic positioning relative to equipment or machines, raw materials and production products
- E. Document run specifications, adjustments, output and quality assurance checks
- F. Apply emergency stop procedures when necessary to avoid personal injury, damage to machinery or facilities, or spoilage of production run
- G. If emergency stop procedures are employed, begin troubleshooting procedures to fix the equipment, including documenting issues with equipment and the production run
Produce products that meet or exceed quality, volume and cost requirements
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Produce products that meet or exceed quality, volume and cost requirements
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- A. Observe production rate as compared to scheduled or projected rate, quantity or volume, and modify as necessary
- notify appropriate individual of potential delays, under-production or potential additional capacity
- B. Monitor production quality, including the inspection of parts and products, and troubleshoot if necessary to improve quality and accuracy
- C. Perform product finishing according to production protocols
- D. Document appropriate information, such as product quality parameters, lot numbers or other relevant information
- E. Clearly and openly communicate concerns about quality or quantity of production with appropriate individual and colleagues in the production chain
- F. Adjust to changes in production requirements of schedule
Shut down, disassemble, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer?s and employer?s recommendations and protocols
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Shut down, disassemble, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer?s and employer?s recommendations and protocols
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- A. Shut down equipment according to manufacturer?s instructions or employer?s protocols
- B. Engage emergency shut-down procedures when necessary
- C. Disassemble equipment and components
- D. Clean up tooling, equipment and work spaces
- E. Sanitize equipment according to applicable standards
- F. Note and troubleshoot needed maintenance or repair services and inform appropriate individual or department, if necessary
- G. Follow preventive maintenance schedule and document
Contribute to the business goals of the organization through continuous improvement and professional development
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Contribute to the business goals of the organization through continuous improvement and professional development
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- A. Determine the impact of production time, material supply, quality and quantity on the business goals of the employer, its supply chain and its customers
- B. Understand the proprietary nature of materials and how it relates to the business goals and functions
- C. Makes constructive suggestions regarding ways to improve the production process, workplace efficiencies or cost control
- D. Participates in cross training activities to expand knowledge and skill set
- E. Helps others learn about the business, the specifics of production and the connection between production and business goals
- F. Participates in the calculation of costs and revenue, as related to production and business goals
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