Identify appropriate corrective actions for quality problems and obtain approvals when needed.
Make and defend clear, concise, dataâ€supported recommendations for action.
Complete corrective actions and quality improvements in a standardized manner.
Explain the use of statistical quality tools to reach accurate decisions about quality data.
Examples: Root Cause Failure Analyses, Pareto charts
Chart outcomes of quality processes according to industry-accepted methods and standards.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Identify product features, dimensions, and tolerances of an object from a multiview drawing.
Identify geometric dimensioning and assembly tolerances on a drawing.
Interpret dimensions of an object in a technical drawing.
Interpret assembly drawings.
Use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools.
Use and convert between U.S. measurements and standard international metric systems.
Measure parts using a machinist’s rule, tape measure, dial and digital calipers, digital and Vernier micrometer, and dial indicator.
Interpret data from a digital gauge using a computer.
Manufacturing III: Production
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces..
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Manufacturing Processes and Controls
Describe basic casting, molding, and stamping processes.
Explain how lasers are used in production equipment.
Perform, monitor, and document the manufacturing process to make the product.
Document product and process compliance with customer requirements.
Prepare a final product for shipping or distribution.
Manufacturing Equipment
Explain procedures for machinery setup, operation, and testing.
Describe emergency shutdown procedures for production machines.
Identify common types of mechanisms used in machines.
Describe ways in which force and torque are used in machine operations.
Explain impacts of friction on machine operation and methods.
Explain the functions of cams.
Describe ways in which machines use pulleys and gear drives.
