This apprenticeship provides hands-on training in operating, setting up, and maintaining cold heading and four/multi-slide forming machines.
Requirements
- Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of multi-slide and four-slide machines.
- Learn from skilled machinist to select, install, align dies, rolls, cutting tools, guides and stops to set up machines.
- Learn to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
- Observe and follow quality control procedures to ensure product specifications are met.
- Support senior machinists with tooling changes, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
- Conduct basic machine maintenance and cleaning tasks.
- Measure and inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Keep work area clean and organized according to safety and 5S standards.
- Complete appropriate production paperwork as needed.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and follow all safety regulations and procedures.