 Classes & Seminars
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Jane Addams
Resource Corporation
4432 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773.728.9769
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Our Manufacturing Skills Program (MSP) features the following
classes and seminars:
I. Technical Skills
II. Quality and Safety
III. Workplace Skills
IV. Seminars
V. Information Technology-Computer Skills
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Metalworking Skills I
Total Hours: 36
Course Description: This popular course integrates basic math, print reading and metrology skills. The student who successfully completes this course will be proficient in fundamental math skills such as fractions and decimal conversion. The student will be able to use a standard scientific calculator to perform these mathematical tasks. The student will be able to understand and use basic shop math formulas to perform troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to read and interpret basic 3, 2 and 1-view drawings, discriminate among lines, notes and symbols. The student will be able to use precision measuring instruments including steel rule, dial caliper, and micrometer.
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Machine Shop Fundamentals
Total hours: 24
Course Description: Drill Press Section: This class begins with an overview of the press types, press components and operations (center-drill, drill, bore, ream, tap, countersink and counterbore). Hands-on instruction begins at the most basic level: types of tool-holders, types of work-holders, how to calculate and set RPM and drill depth, how to calculate tap drill size, different tapping techniques, etc. Students are also taught how to sharpen drill bits using a grinder. Safety and housekeeping are also stressed in this course.
Lathe Section: This class begins with an overview of lathe components and operations. Hands-on instruction begins at the most basic level: change, set and center tool and tool-post, touch off and zero out machine using the backlash eliminator, etc. Basic projects teach students to turn down and face off work piece to rough and finish dimensions. Other operations include: chamfers, radii and tapers on outside diameters, drill, bore, counterbore and countersink on inside diameters. Advanced projects require students to cut OD threads using thread chaser. Relevant math, print-reading and metrology skills are covered in the context of these projects. Safety and housekeeping are stressed throughout the course.
Mill Section: This class begins with an overview of mill components and operations. Hands-on instruction begins at the most basic level: change tools, calculate and set RPM, indicate vise, how to zero out the machine using the backlash eliminator, etc. Basic projects teach students to square off workpiece and mill part to rough and finish dimensions. Other projects include cutting angles, grooves, t-slots, drilling operations, etc. Advanced projects require students to design fixture solutions to stabilize large or unusually shaped work pieces (angle frames). Relevant math, print-reading and metrology skills are covered in the context of these projects. Safety and housekeeping are stressed throughout the course.
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MIG Welding
Total hours: 24
Course Descriptions: The class begins with an explanation of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and contrasts it with other welding techniques (TIG, etc.). Other basic concepts include: types of joints, types of welds, etc. Students are instructed in how to ensure proper weld penetration while avoiding common problems like burn-through and porosity as they execute a battery of different types of welding operations. Core set-up and troubleshooting skills include how and when to change controls, tips, etc. Safety and housekeeping are also stressed in this course. The class may be customized to include advanced topics like robotic welding stations and welding-related print-reading and metrology skills.
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Introduction to CNC Programming (CNC I)
Total Hours: 32
Course Description: This class covers the fundamentals of G-Code programming for N/C and CNC turning and milling operations. Using a computer-based simulator, students write programs for 20 projects (10 turning and 10 milling). Common programming errors are awarded with simulated crashes -- in addition to generating original programs, the class is intended to provide students with editing and troubleshooting skills. Other topics include: history and development of N/C, CNC technology, relevant math and trigonometry skills, set-up and trouble-shooting techniques.
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CNC Set-up and Operation (CNC II)
Total Hours: 32
Course Description: This class provides hands-on training in set-up and troubleshooting techniques for CNC turn and mill machine centers. Students review the programming competencies covered in the lab (intro) class and apply them on the shop floor using a variety of CNC machine tools. Set-up skills include: change and set tooling; change jaws or fixtures; install program; establish "program zero", activate option stops between each tool, etc. After first-piece inspection, students are required to troubleshoot the program either by editing or making offset adjustments. Safety is stressed throughout this course.
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Punch Press Die Setting
Total hours: 48
Course Description: This course provides hands-on training in the fundamentals of the setup and operation of punch presses. Die setting safety and maintenance are thoroughly covered. The successful student will have working knowledge of the various types of dies, press types, feed systems and press controls. The student will learn how to set up the straightener and de-reeler, troubleshoot the specific types of jobs, and perform first piece inspection. Additional topics covered include print reading, metrology and math competency.
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Quick Die Change (Advanced Punch Press Die Setting)
Total hours: 20
Course Description: This course is customized to the needs of each company. It focuses on finding inefficiencies in the die-setting process and the usage of the correct tools to complete a successful and timely die set. Topics covered include assets, pre-prepping for a die set (reading work orders, gathering tools, etc.), and safe, efficient ways to do set-ups. Successful students reduce set-up times significantly.
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Quality Control I
Total hours: 24
Course Description: This course builds upon the core competencies the student will have achieved in Metalworking Skills I. The student will review print reading and metrology fundamentals. The successful student understands and uses more complex precision measuring tools and applies those skills through a series of practical exercises. Subtopics include statistical process control, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and metric math. The student will learn and use contemporary quality assurance nomenclature.
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Workplace Safety
Total hours: 24
Course Description: This class is highly customized to meet the specific safety requirements of each company. Core components include basic first-aid training, CPR training, lock-out/tag-out, hazardous material communication, basic principles of machine safeguarding, machine center safety requirements, use of extinguishers, emergency exit plans, how to seal off an accident scene, how to document accidents and injuries, how to form effective safety committees, and the role of government authorities (OSHA, NIOSH, etc.). The instructor can use materials from an existing company safety program as a training resource. Many companies do not have a comprehensive safety manual; in these cases the instructor uses appropriate samples from a generic safety manual to help the class develop a customized program.
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Forklift Safety and Operation
Total hours: 16
Course Description: This class meets the requirements of CFR 19-10.178, mandated by OSHA. Successful completion of this course results in a certificate of completion, awards CEU and provides OSHA certification. The class includes the following topics: types of lift trucks; components of lift trucks; power systems; correct use and operation of sit-down trucks; correct use and operation of stand-up trucks; correct use of hand trucks and other hydraulic lift equipment; lift truck safety; ergonomics and correct lifting stances; routine maintenance and daily checklist.
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Communication for Quality Level I
Total hours: 36
Course Description: Students will be able to maneuver through basic greetings and conversations that occur daily on the job. Students will be able to ask questions about work responsibilities and ask for locations of tools and places.
In addition, students will be able to simply report malfunctions in machinery. Finally, students will be able to report an accident on the job, call in sick and talk about pain and illness.
In order to fully benefit from any OSHA-mandated workplace safety training, employees require immediate and targeted communication training that incorporates the basic English-language principles with technical nomenclature of safety and workplace operations.
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Communication for Quality Level II
Total hours: 36
Course Description: Students will learn to maneuver through conversations with a native English speaker about daily activities at the workplace. Students will be able to participate in discussions with a supervisor and co-workers about pertinent job situations. Students will be able to talk about past job activities and their consequences.
English skills related to filling out forms, reporting an accident, expressing needs and desires, calling in sick, and talking about the work schedule will be reviewed.
Finally, the student will be able to express future intentions in detail and interview someone about a work incident in the past, present and future.
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Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Total hours: 16
Description: This course provides intensive hands-on training in the fundamentals of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, how to read tables in the Machinist's Handbook, calculate minimum and maximum interference, and how to read geometric symbols for form, profile, location, orientation, and run out. The course integrates basic and metric math, reviews statistical process control, and reinforces blueprint reading and precision measurement fundamentals. Students learn to diagnose and solve common problems associated with different types of jobs done in today's industry.
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Statistical Process Control Seminar
Total hours: 8
Description: This seminar teaches students to evaluate the statistical stability of the manufacturing process using Statistical Process Control. The course begins with analyzing different types of histograms, discussing the meanings of different "shapes" of data, and how these impact cost structures and profitability.
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V. Information Technology-Computer Skills
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MS Excel Applications for Industry
Total Hours: 14
Course Description: This basic MS Excel course is tailored to fit the needs of administrators and production employees who need an overview of common industry applications that are spreadsheet-based. In this course, participants will create and edit basic Microsoft Office Excel 2003 worksheets and workbooks.
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Human Development