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29 and Title 29 CFR 30 as amended by Federal Regulations.<br><br> The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The sponsors will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30. Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Term The Machinist Apprentice must complete 8,000 hours, or approximately four (4) years of reasonably continuous employment on-the-job training (OJT) in the trade, within five years or 10,000 hours.<br><br> This hands-on OJT will be supplemented by a minimum of 144 hours of Related Instruction for each year of Apprenticeship. Probationary Period All Apprentices are subject to a probationary period. The first 500 hours of the apprenticeship program term will constitute the Probationary Period.<br><br> During the Probationary Period the Apprenticeship Agreement may be canceled by either the apprentice or the employer without stated cause. Apprenticeship Agreement The Agreement must be registered with the Registration Agency within the first thirty- (30) days of employment. Wage Schedule 1 ST Y EAR 2 ND Y EAR 3 RD Y EAR 4 TH Y EAR 1 st 45% 3 rd 55% 5 th 65% 7 th 8 2 nd 50% 4 th 60% 6 th 70% 8 th 9 Apprenticeship Related Instruction In addition to receiving On-the-Job Training (OJT), each apprentice shall be required to attend classes of Formal Technical Instruction related to the trade for a minimum of 144 hours for each year of apprenticeship.<br><br> Safety and Health Training 3 The Sponsor shall ensure that training will be carried out in compliance with OSHA Standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under Public Law or State Standards found to be as effective. Apprenticeship Discipline The Sponsor/Committee or designee shall have the authority to discipline the apprentice by freezing his or her wages, holding an apprentice back from promotion, or by canceling or suspending the apprenticeship agreement and removing the apprentice from the program for cause. Cause includes, but is not limited to, the following: 3 Inability to learn 3 Unreliability 3 Unsatisfactory work 3 Lack of interest in work or related education 3 Insubordination 3 Improper conduct 3 Violation of Company rules and regulations Apprenticeship Hours Worked Continuity of Employment and Lay-Off Apprentice Responsibilities The Apprenticeship Committee & Responsibilities Supervision of Apprentices Periodic Review, Evaluation, and Maintenance of Records Certificate of Completion Modification, Cancellation, and De-Registration Recordkeeping Guidelines Apprenticeship Hour Based Curriculum 3 Work Process Items " Toolcrib 200 hrs " Drill Press and Benchwork 600 " Milling 900 " Lathes 900 " Grinding 800 " NC/CNC Milling & Turning1200 " CMM 150 " EDM (Wire & Ram) 350 " Saw Cutting 100 " Heat Treating 100 " Assembly 2000 " Miscellaneous Machines 200 " Engineering 500 Apprenticeship Individual work records: Apprenticeship Summary of work records: 3 Planning for upcoming events 3 Focus training during last year MACHINIST APPRENTICESHIP Planning with Weeks PLAN A Accum.<br><br> MS 38 QA 8 46 ASSB 10 56 CS 12 68 MS 28 96 ENG 6 102 ELEC 4 106 ASSB 10 116 ENG 6 122 WELD 4 126 QA 8 134 MS 22 156 156 PLAN B Accum. QA 8 MS 28 36 ASSB 10 46 MS 6 52 MS 16 68 CS 12 80 MS 10 90 ENG 6 96 ELEC 4 100 WELD 4 104 ASSB 10 114 QA 8 122 ENG 6 128 MS 28 156 156 PLAN C Accum. MS 8 QA 8 16 ASSB 10 26 CS 12 38 MS 20 58 ENG 6 64 MS 10 74 ELEC 4 78 ASSB 10 88 MS 27 115 WELD 4 119 MS 9 128 ENG 6 134 QA 8 142 MS 14 156 156 PLAN D Accum.<br><br> MS 16 QA 8 24 ASSB 10 34 MS 18 52 ENG 6 58 ELEC 4 62 ASSB 10 72 MS 12 84 ENG 6 90 MS 6 96 QA 8 104 MS 28 132 WELD 4 136 MS 8 144 CS 12 156 156 Apprenticeship Hour Based Curriculum 3 Related Theoretical Training - Internal " First Aid " Blueprints 3 Lines, views, sections, GD&T, layout, surfaces, etc. " Math 3 Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, feeds/speeds, etc. " Benchwork 3 Measuring tools, cutting tools, noncutting tools, etc.<br><br> " Shop Theory 3 Safety, milling, turning, jigs, fixtures, CAD/CAM, etc. Apprenticeship Education External Training Structure 3 1999 Ranken Technical College 3 Associates Degree Precision Machine Technology " Mark Bosworth, Precision Machining Technology Department Head St. Louis Community College 3 Bachelor in Science 3 Industrial Technology " Ashok Agrawal, Department Chair Engineering & Technology Apprenticeship Ranken Technical College 3 Intro to Hand tools & Machine Practices " Fundamental Lathe Operations " Setup & Basic Practices on Standard Machines " Intermediate Machining Practices " Machining Practices Using Attachments/Accessories " Machining of Tools, Hardening, Precision Grinding " Machine Jobs: Maintenance, machinist related " Advanced Machining Techniques " CNC, PLC Apprenticeship Related Theoretical Training 3 Related Theoretical Training - External " (Credit Granted for Ranken Technical College completion & St.<br><br> Louis Community College for Bachelor in Science 3 Industrial Technology) 3 Intermediate Algebra 3 Engineering Drawing 3 Intro to AutoCad 3 Manufacturing Processing I 3 Manufacturing Processing II 3 Numerical Control Programming Apprenticeship Related Theoretical Training 3 Minimum Requirement towards Bachelor in Science 3 Industrial Technology " Technical Computer Programming " Mechanical Statics " Electricity and Controls " Strength of Materials " Materials and Metallurgy " Fixture Design " 3D Solids Modeling " Inspection Methods " Statistical Quality Control I " Programmable Logic Controllers Apprenticeship Hour Based Curriculum 3 Minimum Requirement: Additional courses required for Bachelor in Science 3 Industrial Technology 3 Minimum requirement " Industrial Safety and Supervision " Production Time and Motion " Manufacturing Research & Analysis " Total Quality Assurance " Industrial Supervision " Advanced Manufacturing Systems " Facilities Planning " Manufacturing Research " Math (9) " PE (4) " General Study (14) Apprentice Rotation Three Year Program 3 Machine Shop 88 weeks 3 Quality Assurance 16 3 Assembly 20 3 Customer Service 12 3 Engineering 12 3 Electrical Assembly 4 3 Welding / Fabrication 4 3 Each rotation followed by performance review from apprentice representative Apprentice Appraisal Performance Appraisal 3 Apprentice Representatives 3 After each Departmental Rotation Post-NIMS Apprenticeship Program Apprenticeship Alignment with NIMS Credentialing Process Advantages of NIMS incorporated into the Apprenticeship structure HOURS CREDENTIAL Apprenticeship Involvement in Pilot Department of Labor National Institute for Metalworking Skill National Tooling & Machining Association Skill and Credential For Careers in USA APPRENTICESHIP SELECTION Recruiting / Data Collection Our Future Pre-Testing Ranking Candidates will be required to complete an 8000-hour training program focused on achieving a Journeyman Machinist card including NIMS credentialing for machining Level I &II. This candidate will be required to learn/operate milling machines (manual and CNC), lathes (manual and CNC), grinding, CMMs, heat treating, basic engineering, basic electrical/electronics, quality assurance, welding, paint, and assembly & customer service operations associated with the Hydromat ® machines. High school diploma or equivalent, and basic machining knowledge or NIMS level I credentials required.<br><br> Machinist Apprenticeship MACHINIST APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM CREDENTIALING PROCESS FOR NIMS & HYDROMAT Machine Shop Assembly Quality Customer Service Fabrication Electrical Assembly Engineering Mechanical General Measurement, Materials, & Safety Job Planning, Benchwork, Layout Drill Press Turning (2) Milling (2) Grinding (2) General CNC Turning CNC Milling Identify, Demonstrate Usage of Machine Safety and PPE tbd Manual Operations: Layout MI: 2.2 Drill Press Operations MI: 2.8 Milling: Square up a Block MI: 2.5 Surface Grinding Wheel Safety MI: 2.7a Housekeeping & Maintenance MII: 5.1 CNC Programming - Turning HSL CAR tbd CNC Programming -Milling MI: 2.9 Turning Between Centers MI: 2.3 Demonstrate Compliance with LO/TO and OSHA tbd Manual Operations: Benchwork MI: 2.1 Manual Milling: Vertical & Horizontal MI: 2.6 Surface Grinding Horizontal Spindle, Reciprocating Table MI: 2.7b PM: Machine Tools MII: 5.2 CNC: Write Simple CNC Turning Program and Review Tool Path MII: 2.19 CNC: Operate a CNC Milling Machine MIII: 2.20 Turning Between Centers MII: 2.3 Machine Operations, Material Handling, Hazarous Material Handling & Storage (EPA, Hazmat, OSHA) tbd Sawing tbd Contour Bandsawing MII: 2.2 Manual Milling: Vertical & Horizontal MII: 2.10 Surface Grinding Finish Flats MII: 2.13 Tooling Maintenance MII: 5.3 CNC Programming - Milling MII: 2.19 CNC: Operate a CNC Lathe MII: 2.21 Turning Operations: Chucking MI: 2.4 Part Inspection MI: 3.1 Job Process Planning MI: 1.1 CNC: Mfg Modeling Software to Create Programs MIII: 2.16 CNC: Milling Centers MIII: 2.17 Heat Treatment HSL CAR Setup and Operate Manual ID/OD Grinder HSL CAR or MIII: 2.11 Turning Operations: Chucking MII: 2.4 Process Control MI: 3.2 CNC: Turning Centers MIII: 2.18 Hand Tool Safety HSL CAR Setup and Operate Tool & Cutter Grinder HSL CAR Process Adjustment (Single Part Prod.) MI: 4.1 CNC: Advanced Manual Programming MIII: 2.15 Cylindrical Grinding MII: 2.16 Shop Safety HSL CAR Participation in Process Improvement MI: 4.2 Material Handling HSL CAR Machine Maintenance & PM (Cutting Fluid) HSL CAR Preliminary Build Clean, Level, Pipe MBII: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 Assembly of Machine Components MBII: 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.4, 4.6- 4.9, 5.1, & 4.3 Special Equi Machine Fabrication & Modification MBII: 4.3, 4.7-4.9, 5.1, 5.3, 2.1 Tooling Functional Runoff MBII: 6.1 Bar Feeder Assembly MBII: 2.1, 2.2, 4.3, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2 Coolant & Machine (tooling) MBII: 4.6 Chip Conveyor Assembly MBII: 2.1, 4.3, 4.6, 5.2 Machine Operation Controls, Feeds & Speeds - valves, pendant controls, centering units, bar change, G code MBII: 5.2, 6.1 Tool Presetter, Test Stand MBII: 4.9 Prequalification and Testing of Machine Customer qualification / runoff Breakdown & Shipping (Rust Proof) Customer Installation Receiving Inspection Procedures (Customer Supplied) Gauge Calibration Setup and Operate CMM Open Setups MII: 3.2 Develop and Complete Quality Assurance Documentation Prequalification and Testing of Hydromat Machine Tools MII: 4.1 GD&T Surface Plate, Optical Comparator MII: 3.1 SPC Basics Rebuild / Retool Hydromat Machine Tools MMSRII: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.2, 7.1 Rebuild Valves: Control,Table indexing, Inverting, Infinite Rapid, Chip Breaker, Multi Step, Woodpecker Rebuild Units: 20/80, 26/80, 30/60, 35/60, 3/100, 40/80,46/120, 36/100, Inverting, Table Index, cuttoff saw, milling head, cross drilling head , Hydraulic accumulator & Applications Fundatmentals Hydraulic & Schematics MMSRII: 4.2 Hydraulics & Hydromats MMSRII: 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 Bearings, Seals Test Stand Machine Lubrication & Coolants: MMSRII: 4.3, 5.2 Functional Runoff: MMSRII: 7.1 MIG Welding Mild Steel TIG Welding Setup and Operate Shear Break Form and Fabricate Machine Components (Conveyors, Platforms) Paint Shop Procedures Sheet Metal Forming LO/TO QP111 AutoCAD PC Skills (+Network Drives) Level II 7.0 Standard HSL Connections Design Control ISO (Quality) all dept. SOPs Voltmeter / Circuits Basic Windows (Testing assessment) Corporate Software (ERP, Time & Att., Email, Networks, etc.) AC/DC circuits Order Process PLC inputs / outputs (relation to programming) Dwg Control Control Circuits Basics GD&T Electrical Device Introduction Assembly & Detail Drawings (Drawing Skills Test) Motor Transformer connections Project Documentation Notes: 11 credentials identified via NIMS for Machining tbd : Unable to cross reference to NIMS standard / specific duty requirement (NIMS pilot issue) MI = Machining Level I MII = Machining Level II MBII = Machine Builder Level II MMSRII = Machine Maintenance Service & Repair II MMSRIII = Machine Maintenance Service & Repair III NIMS Credentials 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year NIMS Duty, Performance Standard, Evaluation Criteria Apprentice Rotation Plan Machine Shop Measurement, Materials, & Safety Job Planning, Benchwork, Layout Drill Press Turning (2) Milling (2) Grinding (2) General CNC Turning CNC Milling Identify, Demonstrate Usage of Machine Safety and PPE tbd Manual Operations: Layout MI: 2.2 Drill Press Operations MI: 2.8 Milling: Square up a Block MI: 2.5 Surface Grinding Wheel Safety MI: 2.7a Housekeeping & Maintenance MII: 5.1 CNC Programming - Turning HSL CAR tbd CNC Programming -Milling MI: 2.9 Turning Between Centers MI: 2.3 Demonstrate Compliance with LO/TO and OSHA tbd Manual Operations: Benchwork MI: 2.1 Manual Milling: Vertical & Horizontal MI: 2.6 Surface Grinding Horizontal Spindle, Reciprocating Table MI: 2.7b PM: Machine Tools MII: 5.2 CNC: Write Simple CNC Turning Program and Review Tool Path MII: 2.19 CNC: Operate a CNC Milling Machine MIII: 2.20 Turning Between Centers MII: 2.3 Machine Operations, Material Handling, Hazarous Material Handling & Storage (EPA, Hazmat, OSHA) tbd Sawing tbd Contour Bandsawing MII: 2.2 Manual Milling: Vertical & Horizontal MII: 2.10 Surface Grinding Finish Flats MII: 2.13 Tooling Maintenance MII: 5.3 CNC Programming - Milling MII: 2.19 CNC: Operate a CNC Lathe MII: 2.21 Turning Operations: Chucking MI: 2.4 Part Inspection MI: 3.1 Job Process Planning MI: 1.1 CNC: Mfg Modeling Software to Create Programs MIII: 2.16 CNC: Milling Centers MIII: 2.17 Heat Treatment HSL CAR Setup and Operate Manual ID/OD Grinder HSL CAR or MIII: 2.11 Turning Operations: Chucking MII: 2.4 Process Control MI: 3.2 CNC: Turning Centers MIII: 2.18 Hand Tool Safety HSL CAR Setup and Operate Tool & Cutter Grinder HSL CAR Process Adjustment (Single Part Prod.) MI: 4.1 CNC: Advanced Manual Programming MIII: 2.15 Cylindrical Grinding MII: 2.16 Shop Safety HSL CAR Participation in Process Improvement MI: 4.2 Material Handling HSL CAR Machine Maintenance & PM (Cutting Fluid) HSL CAR Notes: 11 credentials identified via NIMS for Machining tbd : Unable to cross reference to NIMS standard / specific duty requirement (NIMS pilot issue) MI = Machining Level I MII = Machining Level II MBII = Machine Builder Level II MMSRII = Machine Maintenance Service & Repair II MMSRIII = Machine Maintenance Service & Repair III NIMS Credentials 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year NIMS Duty, Performance Standard, Evaluation Criteria Apprentice Rotation Plan Machine Shop Duty Area Job Execution 3 Duty Title: Basic Horizontal Boring Mill Operations " Duty: Set up and perform boring for location, size, and finish and mill a slot for location and size. " Performance Standard: Produce three bores, one with a decimal counter bore, and one slot to specifications " Accuracy Level " Assessment Equipment and Material 3 Workstation 3 Material 3 Tooling 3 Measurement Instruments 3 References Manual Milling: Vertical & Horizontal MII: 2.10 Apprentice Rotation Plan Assembly Preliminary Build Clean, Level, Pipe MBII: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1 Assembly of Machine Components MBII: 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 4.4, 4.6- 4.9, 5.1, & 4.3 Special Equi Machine Fabrication & Modification MBII: 4.3, 4.7-4.9, 5.1, 5.3, 2.1 Tooling Functional Runoff MBII: 6.1 Bar Feeder Assembly MBII: 2.1, 2.2, 4.3, 4.6, 4.8, 5.2 Coolant & Machine (tooling) MBII: 4.6 Chip Conveyor Assembly MBII: 2.1, 4.3, 4.6, 5.2 Machine Operation Controls, Feeds & Speeds - valves, pendant controls, centering units, bar change, G code MBII: 5.2, 6.1 Tool Presetter, Test Stand MBII: 4.9 Prequalification and Testing of Machine Customer qualification / runoff Breakdown & Shipping (Rust Proof) Customer Installation Apprentice Rotation Plan QualityDepartment Receiving Inspection Procedures (Customer Supplied) Gauge Calibration Setup and Operate CMM Open Setups MII: 3.2 Develop and Complete Quality Assurance Documentation Prequalification and Testing of Hydromat Machine Tools MII: 4.1 GD&T Surface Plate, Optical Comparator MII: 3.1 SPC Basics Apprentice Rotation Plan Customer Service Customer Service Shop Rebuild: The Road Back Trunnion Machine arrives at Hydromat Rebuild / Retool Hydromat Machine Tools MMSRII: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.2, 7.1 Rebuild Valves: Control,Table indexing, Inverting, Infinite Rapid, Chip Breaker, Multi Step, Woodpecker Rebuild Units: 20/80, 26/80, 30/60, 35/60, 3/100, 40/80,46/120, 36/100, Inverting, Table Index, cuttoff saw, milling head, cross drilling head , Hydraulic accumulator & Applications Fundatmentals Hydraulic & Schematics MMSRII: 4.2 Hydraulics & Hydromats MMSRII: 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 Bearings, Seals Test Stand Machine Lubrication & Coolants: MMSRII: 4.3, 5.2 Functional Runoff: MMSRII: 7.1 Apprentice Rotation Plan Fabrication MIG Welding Mild Steel TIG Welding Setup and Operate Shear Break Form and Fabricate Machine Components (Conveyors, Platforms) Paint Shop Procedures Sheet Metal Forming Apprentice Rotation Plan Electrical Assembly LO/TO QP111 Standard HSL Connections Voltmeter / Circuits AC/DC circuits PLC inputs / outputs (relation to programming) Control Circuits Basics Electrical Device Introduction Motor Transformer connections Apprentice Rotation Plan Engineering AutoCAD Design Control Basic Windows (Testing assessment) Order Process Dwg Control GD&T Assembly & Detail Drawings (Drawing Skills Test) Project Documentation Apprentice Rotation Plan Other Inventory Control & Retrieval System Computerized inventory control with bar-coding for maximum part retrieval accuracy Apprenticeship Graduation Apprentice Graduation Level MACHINING LEVEL I Measurement, Materials & Safety Job Planning, Bench work, & Layout Drill Press Skills MACHINING LEVEL II Milling II Turning II Apprentice Graduation Credentials Milling II Turning II Job Planning, Bench work, & Layout Drill Press Skills Apprentice Graduation Rewards 3 DOL Certificate 3 NTMA certificate 3 NTMA wallet journeyman card 3 Uniforms (green to blue) 3 Recognition Plaques (Holiday Celebration) Apprentice Graduation End of Program Final - Participation in Process Improvement Constraints Opportunities more than 1,200 machines in North America more than 2,400 machines Worldwide Hydromat Worldwide THANK YOU Thank You<br><br>

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