Motors and Controls OR Advanced Motor and Controls
Industrial Electronics
Writing/Research in the Disciplines OR Professional Research and Reporting OR Literature-Based Research OR Public Speaking
Mechanisms
Intro to Automation
Industrial Safety
Engineering Materials
Physics - Mechanics OR College Physics I
Instrumentation
Intro to PLC
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Intro to Engineering Technology
Precalculus Trigonometry OR Algebra/Trigonometry II
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Social Behavioral Science Elective
Program Electives
Design Project
World of Work OR Career Ready/Explore/Employ
On-the-job training
Safety in the Workplace
Safety Orientation: Personal Safety / Company Safety Rules and Regulations / Safety Overview
Operation of powertools and equipment.
Maintenance (Machine/Assembly/Facilities)
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Read and interpret schematics and differences between schematics and wiring diagrams from other countries
Interpret and implement engineering instructions in real life applications
Operate control panel, controllers and test stands in machine, PLC, etc.
Apply electrical theory and demonstrate how it works on machines and other applications
Install circuit boards in accordance with all safety procedures
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications.
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
Perform preventive maintenance and calibration.
Documentation/Communication
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
Create and enter preventive maintenance checksheets
Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
Blueprints
Read and interpret Blueprints
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Troubleshooting/Repair
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
Test a machine for functionality
Troubleshoot and test hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
Perform calibration of equipment and systems
Harassment training
Discourage harassment
Allow victims to report abuse
Prevent retaliation by abusers
Ensure swift resolution of complaints
Promote a harassment-free work culture
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