1. Measures and verifies materials for quality and size
2. Matches and inspects parts to print
3. Measures heights and depths
4. Checks and records part profiles

1. Reliably follows the instructions of others
2. Willingly asks questions about things not fully understood
3. Works with due regard for the safety of others
4. Establishes a system of maintaining appropriate notes and reminders and completes any required logs, calibration records, etc.
5. Ensures proper communications between previous and next shifts, with both operations and supervision
6. Identifies problems and changes that could lead to problems by exchanging information with operators, supervisors, and others
7. Establishes trust and rapport with operators, supervisors, and others

1. Cleans, connects, and verifies shortfeed detectors and sensors
2. Tests and verifies operation of light curtains and mats
3. Installs and inspects safety equipment
4. Sets program tonnage monitor to predetermined engineering specifications

1. Determines and sets shut height
2. Cleans bolster, ram, and top/bottom of die
3. Selects clamping devices and aligns and places die in press
4. Checks, installs, and sets bolster blocks, dies, and material bridge
5. Replaces/cleans filters and greases/lubes guide components
6. Sets pilot release, knockouts, air cushion, and manifold pressure
7. Installs and adjusts lubrication system or equipment
8. Runs and inspects first parts
9. Inspects parts for compliance during run, makes adjustments, and seeks approval

1. Installs conveyors, stackers, and part-out conveyors
2. Positions/sets uncoiler, magazine or blank, and material/feeder
3. Sets/adjusts straightener, feed length, and leveler
4. Sets tension on slack loop
5. Installs/sets transfer or automated system or devices and hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems
6. Orients parts for secondary operations, prepares/positions part-cleaning equipment, and sets/positions packaging for production
7. Cleans feed and straightener rollers

1. Loads coil, strip, or blanks
2. Starts and stops press
3. Feeds and welds material properly
4. Monitors, removes and replaces, and replenishes parts if necessary
5. Sets press speed and adjusts shut height
6. Packages finished parts
7. Sets and adjusts counter balance
8. Monitors and adjusts controls and, if necessary, transfers them

1. Determines cause of double hits
2. Finds out why material has buckled
3. Diagnoses the cause of a short/overfeed condition
4. Finds out why press will not start
5. Responds to sensor faults
6. Determines why parts have visual defects

1. Submits final parts for inspection and receives approval
2. Completes end-of-run documentation
3. Removes die from press, stages for storage, and organizes die-clamping devices for next setup
4. Stages and organizes die-clamping devices for next setup
5. Empties scrap bins/containers, cleans conveyors and/or chutes, and stages completed parts for pickup
6. Returns or prepares unused material (pickup or inventory)

Math Fundamentals, Measurements, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics

Basics of Tolerance, Blueprint Reading, Measurements, Inspection and Applications

Intro to OSHA

Introduction to Physical and Mechanical Properties, Metals and Alloys

Machining Titanium Alloys, Metal Cutting Safety, Tools and Process

Lean Manufacturing Overview, ISO 9001, Maintenance, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Design, Development and Customer Service

Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining

Press Basics, Safety, Equipment, Operations and Procedures, Punch and Die Overview

Press Brake Safety, Components, Operations, and Specifications and Bending Fundamentals and Operations

Safety for Electrical Work

Specs for Servomotors, Limit Switches and Proximity Sensors

Robot Sensors and Control Systems

Lubricant Fundamentals

Material Tests for Welding

Personal Effectiveness, Leadership, Communication, Managing Performance, Manufacturing Costs, Conflict Resolution, and Human Resources