Ocean Technical Apprenticeship

On-the-job Training

• Operate Machinery and Tooling
  • Operate various machinery and modify settings as needed to meet design specifications.
  • Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and/or index points.
  • Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
• Review and assemble according to blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
  • Read blueprints, illustrations, or specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities or relationships of parts to assemble hardware.
• Screening
  • Identification of serialization requirements and artwork to include screen imaging, mixing ink identifiers, set up of tooling/machinery and clean up of tooling and work areas.
• Plating
  • Mix epoxies, resins, polymers, plating, or other material using proper rations as defined by drawing specifications or data sheets to manually perform or operate machines requiring standard setup, constant monitoring, and periodic adjustment in speed, temperatures and/or chemical levels. Apply mixed material using correct application procedure defined by drawing specification and/or data sheet by operating repetitive plating and wet process machinery to plate circuits on to planes through a deposition process.
• Solder Masking
  • Check films to be used according to work specifications. Image screens for solder mask. Push solder mask and hand registration of artwork on panels to photo image or automatic solder mask application/processing. Follow applicable pre-clean and clean-up of all tools used. Use of eye loop and inspection of panels. Operate solder mask developer and oven to accomplish final bake time and temperature. Move panels to designated location for continued processing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  • Move equipment, material, and tools within the immediate production area to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Lamination
  • Check material availability in accordance with work specifications. Check stack up to verify that core layers match. Review prior runs for any changes that may have been made. Clean plates and separators for lay-up room. Knowledge of the process to oxide layers as needed. Lay-up layers and book panels for lamination with correct identification according to tool number. Books will be loaded into the press to the right recipe and unloaded/breakdown books as required.
• Behavioral Competencies
  • Maintains an acceptable attendance record
  • Reports to work on time
  • Completes assigned tasks on time
  • Follows safety rules
  • Demonstrates respect for co-workers and supervisors
  • Maintains a positive attitude
  • Cooperates with and assists co-workers
  • Follows instructions/directions
  • Works under supervision
  • Accepts constructive feedback and criticism
  • Adheres to work policies/rules/regulations
  • Takes care of equipment and workplace
  • Keeps work area neat and clean
  • Meets supervisor's work standards
  • Demonstrates trust, honesty, and integrity