Catawba Valley Community College

On-the-job Training

• Mold Shop - Beginner Training / Safety Training PPE
  • Initial walk-around of entire Mold Shop.
  • General overview of Mold Shop safety procedures and PPE required for department. Examples: Pedestal grinder, belt sander, and MSDS chemicals
  • Give general overview of each individual machine for the purposes of mold maintenance. Purpose of machine, how machine works, what the machine does, how important the machine is (scale of priority), common issues, material and waste flow.
  • Train on the location and proper use of measuring equipment. General metrology in regards to blueprint reading and inspection of components, with understanding of sizes, tolerance, and signs and symbols.
  • Training of Work Orders and general structure and flow of jobs throughout the shop from Teardown, Cleaning, Inspection, to Reassembly of the Mold and each operation in order to complete a preventative maintenance.
  • Walk-around of Mold Storage Area (MSA), where stored molds and mold carts are kept, identification, storage location and marking of molds and accessories.
  • Review all necessary paperwork for completing preventative maintenance’s and mold condition reports.
• Mold Shop - Training Intermediate
  • Bench work of components including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly.
  • Metrology Measuring and recording of given dimensions from blue print or model.
  • Identify, describe and use various measuring tools.
  • Identify ways to care for measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc.
  • Follow proper measuring procedures using precision measuring equipment.
  • Apply precision tools and instruments for surface plate work.
  • Interpret mold component and assembly drawings.
  • Understands document control.
  • Ability to perform "A" PM's with minimal assistance.
  • Bench Work: Identify layout tool and equipment including scribe, center punch, surface plate, caliper, scale and lay out fluid.
  • Apply proper polishing techniques to selected materials.
  • Identify thread types and gauging techniques.
  • Apply proper tapping techniques using various taps. Demonstrates the ability to select the proper tap drill size for a selected tap.
  • Proper operation and precautions associated with the sonic cleaner. Knowledge of disposal of the cleaning solution.
  • Identify mold faults and defects. Demonstrate general troubleshooting abilities to correct article faults.
• Mold Shop - Mold Change and Set up injection Machine
  • Production Plan
  • Procedure to do a Mold Change
  • Set up machine after Mold Change
  • Machine Cleaning after Mold Change (No Water Leak and Oil Leak)
  • Quality Approval First Part Release
  • Hot runner Cables to secure a good work
  • Plant Shutdown / Startup Procedure
  • Color change / Product Change
  • Documents on the IMM / Books/ (Preventative) Maintenance of IMM's, Safety features & environment
  • Daily business communication / reports / Communication to other shifts
  • Procedure to Clean Mold A-PM / B-PM
  • Check List
• Mold Shop - Injection parameters
  • Temperatures tolerances in barrel and hot runner
  • Flow monitoring system
  • Mold protection
  • Clamping Unit, Mechanical/Hydraulic systems, function and structure
  • Valve gate
  • Speed, holding pressure, switchover position
  • Setting card
• Mold Shop - Advanced
  • Proper use of the engraver processes. Select the appropriate tooling and speeds for engraving.
  • Select the proper reduction values using the chart and formulas provided.
  • Setup and perform engraving operations using proper templates.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform "B" and "C" PM's with minimal assistance.
• Quality - Beginner Training / Safety Training PPE
  • General overview of safety procedures and PPE required for department.
  • Initial walk-around of entire Quality Department.
  • Give general overview of each individual machine/instrument, purpose of machine/instrument, how machine or instrument works, what the machine or instrument does, how important the machine or instrument is (scale of priority), common issues, Work order/Job
  • Proper paperwork that is required to ensure that Quality procedures are being implemented.
  • Walk through of entire facility with emphasis on Quality's role in supporting each department.
• Quality - Shadowing of Quality Personnel
  • Returns and Receiving Inspector
  • Packing Inspector
  • Printing inspector
  • Molding Inspector
  • Measuring Laboratory Inspections
  • Labeling and Non conformances
  • Logistics Inspector
• Engineering - Shadowing of Engineering Personnel
  • Hard copy and digital document control and file system.
  • Modeling with the use of Solid Works.
  • Proper issuance of controlled and uncontrolled documents.
  • Proper control of documents received back from manufacturing.
  • Proper phone etiquette when communicating with outside vendors/customers.
  • Interdepartmental communication for the purpose of making or modifying articles.
• Maintenance - Beginner Training / Safety Training PPE
  • General overview of safety procedures and PPE required for department along with instruction on X-room safety/operational specifics.
  • Initial walk-around of entire Maintenance Department.
  • Give general overview of each individual machine, purpose of machine, how machine works, what the machine does, how important the machine is (scale of priority), common issues, Work order/Job flow.
  • Introduction to BDE program, viewing status of each maintenance work order, changing/ending work orders, monitoring stops and cycle time, keying in proper codes when machine is down, writing work orders and descriptions for when machines are down, logging
  • Walk through of entire facility with emphasis on Maintenance's role in supporting each department.
  • Walk-around of supply room and X-room where machine-specific parts/chemicals are kept.
• Maintenance - Shadowing of Maintenance Personnel
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulics/Pneumatic
  • Mechanical
  • Machine PM
  • Robotics
  • Fabrication/Welding
• Secondary Operations Department - Beginner Training / Safety Training PPE
  • General overview of safety procedures and PPE required for department along with instruction on X-room safety/operational specifics.
  • Initial walk-around of entire Secondary Operations.
  • Give general overview of each individual machine, purpose of machine, how machine works, what the machine does, how important the machine is (scale of priority), common issues, Material flow.
  • Introduction to BDE program, viewing status of each machine, viewing time remaining for current orders, changing/ending orders, monitoring stops and cycle time, keying in proper codes when machine is down, writing work orders and descriptions for when mac
  • Viewing the cabinet where new and upcoming orders are kept, how to read production orders and bill of materials (BOM), viewing pick sheets and how to send pick sheets to have new orders pulled, viewing orders to have labels made, etc.
  • Walk-around of supply room where machine-specific parts are kept, screens and ink, towels and gloves, etc.
  • Review all necessary paperwork for changeovers, basket sheets, lot traceability, etc.
  • Sending label jobs to printers and Sharp Baggers.
  • Show staging area of where bags are kept for bagging machines and staging area for raw parts for Secondary machines near receiving.
  • Completing barcode labels for finished product and baskets.
  • Review retention samples for orders on every machine.
  • For dosing machines, review proper procedure for changing barrels and recording time changed into BDE, necessary adjustments to pumps if needed, dosing tubing replacement.
• Secondary Operations Department - Setups and Changeovers
  • Setting up Sharp Bagging Machines
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 396 (Repack with Sharp Bagger)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 394 (Assembly/Rounding with Sharp Bagger)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 375 (Rounding Machine)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 381 (Repack/Sealer)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 377 (Repack/Sealer)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 376 (Assembly/Dosing)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 371 (Assembly/Dosing)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 367 (Assembly/Dosing)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 366 (Assembly/Dosing)
  • Basic repairs and simple changeovers of the following Assembly/Rounding/Dosing/Repack Machines such as: 362 (Assembly/Dosing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 392 (Printing with Sharp Bagger)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 391 (Screen Printing with Sharp Bagger)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 386 (Screen Printing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 385 (Screen Printing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 384 (Screen Printing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 389 (Pad Printing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 388 (Screen Printing)
  • Start training with screen printing machines then move with final training of 395 and 390. Setting up and troubleshooting the following Printing Machines: 387 (Screen Printing)
  • Training for labeling machines: 374 (Barcode Labeler)
  • Training for labeling machines: 370 (Multi-purpose Labeler)
  • BDE Training: Focus on putting in codes and specific reasons/descriptions for why machines are down.
  • BDE Training: Focus on what each individual code is and what its primary used for.
  • BDE Training: Focus on the shift journal and tracking information for each machine and each day.
• Tool Shop Department - Beginner Training / Safety Training PPE
  • Initial walk-around of entire Tool Shop.
  • General overview of Tool Shop safety procedures and PPE required for department. Examples: Pedestal grinder, belt sander, sharp chips/turnings, heat treat, and MSDS chemicals along with instruction on X-room safety/operational specifics.
  • Give general overview of each individual machine, purpose of machine, how machine works, what the machine does, how important the machine is (scale of priority), common issues, material and waste flow.
  • Train on the location and proper use of measuring equipment. General metrology in regards to blueprint reading and inspection of components, with understanding of sizes, tolerance, and signs and symbols.
  • Training of Work Orders and general structure and flow of jobs throughout the shop from machine to machine for each operation in order to complete an order.
  • Walk-around of supply room where raw materials, parts are kept, identification and marking of metal stock, etc.
  • Review all necessary paperwork for ordering raw materials, tooling, and outsourced work.
• Tool Shop Department - Tool Shop Training Intermediate: Safety training is included in all aspects of training
  • Bench work of components, cutting stock, deburring, polishing, etc.
  • Metrology Measuring and recording of given dimensions from blue print or model.
  • Use of mathematics in machining and measuring
  • Use of manual lathe to machine components to the required specifications. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Use of manual mill to machine components to the required specifications. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Use of Surface Grinder to machine components to the required specifications. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Use of O/D I/D Grinder to machine components to the required specifications. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Work with and utilize Solid Works software to model and machine components with the ability to create component specific blue prints with dimensions and tolerance.
  • Procedure to complete successfully the heat treat process. Able to obtain the required hardness of a given component through recipe based hardening and tempering.
• Tool Shop Department - Tool Shop Advanced: Safety training is included in all aspects of training
  • Use of the CNC Mill to machine components to the required specifications through the use of Cad/Cam software and manual programming. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Use of the CNC lathe to machine components to the required specifications through the use of Cad/Cam software and manual programming. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy the job.
  • Use of the CNC EDM to machine components to the required specifications through the use of manual programming. Ability to manufacture required electrodes for a given component. Understanding the proper flow of components and records required to satisfy th