Press Brake Operator I

Competency-based
ONET: 51-5112.00

1

Years

36

Skills

49h

Related instructions
Curriculum
  • College Student Success
  • Blueprint Reading I
  • Engineering Comp and Careers
  • Intro to Maintenance Procedures
  • Manufacturing Processes I
  • Algebra/Trigonometry I
  • Engineering Materials
  • Basic Welding Processes
  • Industrial Safety
  • Mfg Quality Control
  • Machining Applications I
On-the-job training
  • Basic Training
    • Introduction to tools and equipment
    • Proper use of equipment & tools to include caliper and tape
    • Proper care and maintenance
    • Use and care of measuring tools
    • Reading and use of work orders
    • Set-up, layout and dimensional check of parts
    • Speciality orders
    • Identify products and materials required from the job orders
    • Basic Math Skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, conversion metric to inches)
    • Print Reading
    • Proper use of equipment
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
    • Basic machine operation (back gauge & RAM movement)
    • Tooling Selection (Top & Bottom Die)
    • Tooling Installation
    • Controller operation (setting up the parameters)
    • Use of control mechanisms or physical activity to affect speed of operation, quality and yields
    • Control settings to affect process changes
    • Monitor recording instruments to control processes
    • Test operation of machines periodically
    • Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
    • Safety
  • Task-Related Physical Activity
    • Safely handling installing and moving materials and manipulated objects
    • Feed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
    • Climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials while moving
    • Safety
  • Inspections
    • Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
    • Record inspection results accurately using PC or process-specifi monitoring equipment
    • Assuring that process variations can be monitored within limits
    • Safety
  • Repair and Maintenance
    • Safely accomplish minor service and repair of equipment
    • Adjust and test machines, devices, moving parts and equipment to assue optimal operation.
    • Safety
  • Communications
    • Provide accurate information to supervisors, co-workers and customer.
    • Keep records of approved and defective units or final products
    • Maintain activity logs
  • Anti-harassment training
    • Anti-harassment training
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