Project Hire-Ed

On-the-job Training

• Total Monthly OJT Hours
• Program equipment to perform production tasks.
  • Write programs in the language of a machine's controller and store programs on media, such as punch tapes, magnetic tapes, or disks.
  • Revise programs or tapes to eliminate errors, and retest programs to check that problems have been solved.
  • Write instruction sheets and cutter lists for a machine's controller to guide setup and encode numerical control tapes.
  • Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency.
• Determine production equipment settings.
  • Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
  • Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Select production equipment according to product specifications.
  • Determine the sequence of machine operations, and select the proper cutting tools needed to machine workpieces into the desired shapes.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
  • Analyze job orders, drawings, blueprints, specifications, printed circuit board pattern films, and design data to calculate dimensions, tool selection, machine speeds, and feed rates.
• Conduct test runs of production equipment.
  • Observe machines on trial runs or conduct computer simulations to ensure that programs and machinery will function properly and produce items that meet specifications.
• Create diagrams or blueprints for workpieces or products.
  • Prepare geometric layouts from graphic displays, using computer-assisted drafting software or drafting instruments and graph paper.
• Enter commands, instructions, or specifications into equipment.
  • Enter computer commands to store or retrieve parts patterns, graphic displays, or programs that transfer data to other media.
  • Enter coordinates of hole locations into program memories by depressing pedals or buttons of programmers.
• Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
  • Determine reference points, machine cutting paths, or hole locations, and compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Draw machine tool paths on pattern film according to guidelines for tool speed and efficiency, using colored markers.
• Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Sort shop orders into groups to maximize materials utilization and minimize machine setup time.
• Verify information or specifications.
  • Compare encoded tapes or computer printouts with original part specifications and blueprints to verify accuracy of instructions.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance or minor repairs on machines.