Fabrication Development Program Outline
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Basic Fabrication Program Components
Once you have passed Level 2: Hands On, you will be considered a Fabricator and have the skills and certifications to independently take on small projects.
Level 1: Basic Training
Approximate Duration is 6-9 Months
Orientation
- Introduction to the company, its culture, and safety procedures.
- Overview of the stainless steel fabrication industry.
- Basic tools and equipment training.
- Forklift Training
- Crane Training
Level 1: Classroom Education
- Will be based on the current education and experience level.
Level 1: Evaluation Milestones
- Blueprint reading and interpretation.
- Mathematics and measurement for fabricators.
- Occupational safety and health standards.
- Hands on basic fabrication tool & machine training and use.
- Saws
- Drill presses
- Plasma cutters
- Shear
- Cutting, grinding, and polishing mild and stainless steel.
Level 2: Hands On
Approximate Duration 9-12 Months
Level 2 Participants will be operating the CNC press brake, operating various other machines and tools, operating the overhead cranes, and working on small weldments.
Level 2: Classroom Education
- Introduction to stainless steel properties and grades.
- Introduction welding techniques in GTAW, GMAW, & GMAW-P.
Level 2: Evaluation Milestones
- Use of the cranes and rigging techniques.
- CNC press brake programming and operation.
- Welding and assembly of mild and stainless steel components.
- Sub-assembly layout and build process development with competency in square, plumb, and level assemblies.
- Quality control and inspection techniques.
Advanced Fabrication Program Components
Choosing to continuing on to Level's 3 - 6 will allow the individual to gain advanced level fabrication skills and have the ability to become a Lead Fabricator.
Level 3: Advanced Skills
Approximate Duration 9-12 Months
Level 3 Fabricators will be building smaller weldments and sub-assemblies with little or no intervention from their mentor.
Level 3: Classroom Education
- Advanced stainless steel properties and grades.
- Advanced welding techniques in GTAW, GMAW, & GMAW-P.
Level 3: Evaluation Milestones
- Competent in specialized welding processes.
- Competent in advanced finishing techniques.
- Complete fabrication of complex mild steel sub-assemblies.
- AWS certifications will be completed.
Level 4: Project Build
Approximate Duration 9-12 Months
Level 4 Fabricators will work alongside experienced fabricators on full scale projects to gain practical experience.
Level 4: Classroom Education
- Project management training.
Level 4: Evaluation Milestones
- Competent in basic pipe welding.
- Ability to build large assemblies to print detail with confidence.
- Complete fabrication of complex stainless steel sub-assemblies.
- Project management and self-supervision skills.
Level 5: Mentorship
Approximate Duration 9-12 Months
Level 5 Fabricators will be assigned projects to lead the build from start to finish under the mentor’s supervision with little to no intervention.
Level 5: Classroom Education
- Leadership training.
Level 5: Evaluation Milestones
- Fully competent in solo project building.
- Fully competent in managing the project start to finish.
Level 6: Lead Fabricator
Full Program Approximate Duration 36-60 Months
Level 6 Fabricators will build projects from start to finish with little or no intervention from their mentor. They are able take on new program participants and mentor them through the program.