Hard Skills
IntermediatePower Press OperationSetting up, operating, and monitoring mechanical or hydraulic power presses to shape, punch, or trim metal components.
AdvancedTool and Die SetupThe process of installing, aligning, and securing dies and specialized tooling into presses according to job specifications.
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingInterpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications to determine part dimensions and tolerances.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementUtilizing calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify that finished metal parts meet dimensional requirements.
AdvancedMachine Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures and the correct use of machine guarding and light curtains.
IntermediateMechanical TroubleshootingIdentifying the root causes of machine malfunctions or part defects and performing minor adjustments to rectify issues.
BasicMaterial HandlingSafely loading metal coils or sheets into feeding mechanisms and managing the removal of finished parts and scrap metal.