Toolmaker Apprentice (Shelby Township, MI, US, 48315) at Lincoln Electric

Job Responsibilities

Phase 1 - SAFETY & SHOP TOOL TRAINING. (Approximation of 40 hours)
1.    Complete training in lockout/tag out, proper PPE required in shop and what could be required for safety in field for comparison. 
2.    Complete training on fork lifts and cranes with field test done by manager/supervisor.  
3.    Training in the use of saws, drill presses and hand tools with emphasis on how to properly use the machine or tool and where the danger zones are on all machines.

Phase 2 – FABRICATE SIMPLE WELDMENTS (Approximation of 400hours)
1.    Learn the proper way to drill and tap holes for simple brackets, weldments etc.
2.    Manufacture brackets. Start with cutting, drilling/tapping, welding and painting. Explain when these custom brackets are used and how we use standard brackets on most tools.  
3.    Understand the concept of good welds by learning how to weld. Penetration, cosmetics as well as bend and break test must be performed to certify. 
4.    Mig welding is a minimum type of welding we will train on. Arc and tig can be learned at a later date. 

Phase 3 –Machining (Approximation of 400 hours)
1.    Candidates must pass basic machining skills on machines like, Bridgeport knee mills, lathes, surface grinders. 
2.    Candidates must purchase (over a time period) the precision tools (calipers, micrometers, center finders, ect) to be able to machine from scratch from a blue print supplied. 
3.    CNC machines are not required for this trade but can be an option if the timing permits

Phase 4 – Assembly/machine build (Approximation of 3600 hours)
1.    Building small assemblies from assembly prints and parts supplied. This includes set all equipment to set dimensions from the assembly prints. Learning the proper way to fit keys, shims, spacers as well as set to product. Must have understanding of how inspection works with laser tracker. Work up to larger assemblies and up to whole stations.
2.    Weld at assembly details. Must be set to dimensions from the print and welded perfect straight with the proper fillet weld. 
3.    Learn lay out of assembly lines on the shop floor from assembly prints supplied.

Phase 5 – Tryout and run (Approximation of 1500 hours)
1.    Learn how the machines work by introducing the product it was designed for. Seeing how the machinery works as intended. 
2.    Set the tooling to the customer’s product as it was designed for the production facility. 
3.    Learn about ergonomics and why it is necessary and what and how mistake proof works.
4.    Learn the safety features and why we have them in every piece of equipment we build. 
5.    After all the settings are complete, run the equipment just like and as it was designed on the production floor complete and in cycle time. 
Phase 6 – TEAR DOWN (Approximation of 600 hours)
1.    Show the process of tearing down a machine the correct way. Emphasis should be on tagging, match marking, and bubble wrapping cables as soon as they are disconnected form power and the green light was given to tear down. 
2.    All robots and machinery must be put in ship position prior to powering down the equipment or cells. 
3.    Palletizing any equipment must be secured enough to where it will never move while drive to its home location. Lagging and banding must be done the correct way to avoid any equipment from moving or shifting during the ride. 
4.    Rigging the equipment is vital to the shipping process as safety is the number one factor as well as protecting the equipment. Forklift operations and overhead crane rigging techniques are essential. 
5.    Spraying the equipment with a rust inhibitor is a must for every load as well as covering the products with a tarp or plastic covering. 

Job Requirements

• Must have own tools or willing to acquire tools