M-PACT Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship

Introduction To Manufacturing

· Learn the names and uses of Manufacturing Processes

· Learn the materials and equipment used in Continuous Flow, Custom Manufacturing, Fixed Production and Production Line Manufacturing

· Read Entry Level CAD Designs

· Demonstrate production line operations

· Demonstrate Work Flow Planning and Control

· Demonstrate ability to read and work with work orders and documentations

· Use CAD Drawings in the production line

· Follow Work Orders

· Demonstrate proper handling of machinery

· Develop efficiency in production tasks

· Perform Quality Checks on Products and Parts

Manufacturing Processing and Production

Manufacturing Roles and Responsibilities

· Explain the Production Line Roles of Assembly, Maintenance, Logistics, Supervisors

· Explain the Logistics of Product from Production to Shipping

· Demonstrate Proper Work Procedures in Production and Logistics

· Self Monitor Production and Efficiency

· Document Product Production Properly

· Understand and Follow Company’s Policy

· Be Able to Explain Company Vision and Mission

Manufacturing Tools and Materials

Common Tools, Usage and Safety:

· Proper Use of Gauges

· Ability to Read and Interpret Gauges

· Proper Usage of Measurement Tools: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Caliper

· Understanding American and Metric Measurements

· Demonstrate Basic Tool Knowledge and Proper Usage: Tape Measure, Basic Wrenches, Pliers, Gauges

· Demonstrate OSHA Safety Compliance with Chemicals, Hazardous Materials

· Properly Store, Use and Apply Hazardous Materials

· Wear Proper PPE When Handling Hazardous Materials

· Ability to Read Labels and Explain Them on Hazardous, Flammable or Explosive Materials

Safety and Maintenance Measures

· Demonstrate OSHA Safety compliance

· Wear proper PPE

· Identify Safe and Unsafe Conditions

· Demonstrate Knowledge on Safe Storage of Hazardous Materials

· Explain Fire and Electrical Safety as it applies to production and logistics

· Demonstrate Forklift Safety Measures in Operation and in Working Around Forklifts

· Read and Understand Chemical Hazard Labels

· Report Safety Concerns for Machinery, Production and Logistics

· Demonstrate Safety Measures with Proper Housekeeping, Waste Reduction and Communication

· Practice Safe Machinery and Tool Usage

Current Manufacturing Systems

Lean Manufacturing:

5S Concepts:

Sort, Simplify, Sweep, Standardize, Self-Discipline, Benefits of 5S

Just in Time Concepts:

Sales, Design, Procurement, Nesting, Production, Shipping

Six Sigma:

DMAIC, Project Definition, Process Mapping, Concepts of Waste, Value Addition, Data Collection, Kaizen, Process Control

Team Work in Manufacturing:

Commitment, Process, Evaluation

Potential Careers

• Production
• Assembler
• Maintenance
• Forklift
• Logistics

Average Pay Rate

During pre-apprenticeship training, new manufacturing workers receive anywhere between $12 to $14 an hour, depending on the employer. With continued training, those further experienced receive between $14 to $16 an hour. Once fully certified, landscapers can make between $40,000 to $55,000 a year, again, depending on the employer or the location. Full certification takes about 3 to 4 years, but the process is definitely worth it.