Lippert Scholars at Lippert Components, Inc.

Description

Lippert Scholars Welders Pre-Apprenticeship Program

RTI and OJL

Related instruction - This instruction shall include, but not be limited to:

The following related training outline identifies subject matter that must be mastered by the pre-apprentice in order to successfully complete the program. The Following courses will be dual credit courses for pre-apprentices during the senior year of high school.

RTI Provider: Ivy Tech Community College – Elkhart

22351 County Road 17, Goshen, IN 46528

Izza Jatala, Apprenticeship Director

765-289-7001

Ivy Tech Community College
Course Description	Contact Hours	Evaluation
Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding >WELD 207 – 3 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites: None This course includes various gas metal welding (GMAW) processes including microwire, flux-core, inner shield, and submerged arc with emphasis on metal inert gas welding. This course is structured to include ample time to practice on GMAW processes including techniques of welding in all positions on various thickness of metal. *Optional:* GMAW Active (3G & 4G) or 6G-AWS Cert Lab time includes: Detailed Overview of welding equipment Overview of welding PPE MIG Welding operation practice with metals of varying thickness Practice of varying welding techniques	80 contact hours	By Final Grade of C or higher
Introduction to Print Reading >WELD 271– 3 Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites: None Provides the basic concept of reading a fabrication blueprint and covers the different parts of the print. It also provides an understanding of welding symbols used in blueprint reading. Computations of basic measurements including fraction and metrics along with conversion from one to the other are also covered. This course is designed for beginning welders and fabricators, and anyone needing to understand basic fabrication and assembly blueprint.	48 contact hours	By Final Grade of C or higher
AWS MIG Certification Prep MFIT WEL10 – Skills-training Prerequisites: None Apprentices will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate their ability to prepare weldments and attempt to earn a nationally recognized certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) including AWS GMAW D1.1	36 contact hours	Pass/Fail
Total Contact Hours: 164
Total Credit Hours: 6

On the Job Learning (OJL)

Pre-apprentices will gain 10 hours of practical, hands-on experience by working in one of Lippert’s manufacturing facilities during the morning three days per week. In their role, they will be exposed to Lippert's processes and procedures and receive on-the-job training in welding, fabrication, riveting, etc.

Pre-apprentices will receive training in the various work experiences listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on the job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The total term of apprenticeship is indicated below. The following OJL competencies must be mastered by pre-apprentices to complete the program and transition into the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Welder (Fitter – Machine Shop), with Lippert.

JOB FUNCTION 1: Company Model & Values
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Know and understand Lippert’s business model
B. Know and understand Lippert’s mission statement
C. Know and understand Lippert’s Core Values
D. Know and understand Lippert’s customers
JOB FUNCTION 2: Workplace Communication
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Be fair, honest, and open when interacting with others.
B. Display strong written and verbal communication
C. Display strong listening and comprehension skills
JOB FUNCTION 3: Safety - Protect self and others
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Learn and follow employer specific safety procedures around electricity, machines, equipment & manufacturing processes
B. Maintain clean work areas
C. Understand how to work following OSHA industrial safety standards
JOB FUNCTION 4: Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
JOB FUNCTION 5: Operate welding equipment
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools
B. Tack-weld fitter parts together
C. Adjust and operate rolls; form material to proper radius

JOB FUNCTION 6: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Study engineering drawings and blue prints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
JOB FUNCTION 7: Measure & Inspect Work Using Mechanical Tools & Testing Equipment
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Study engineering drawings and blue prints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
JOB FUNCTION 8: Lay out parts to prepare for assembly
Competencies	Signature	Date
A. Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met
JOB FUNCTION 9: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
A. Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting

Responsibilities

SCHEDULE:
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AT LIPPERT
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 7:30 - 11:30AM
TECHNICAL TRAINING AT IVY TECH
THURSDAY 7:30-11:30AM

STUDY TABLE

FRIDAY 7:30-11:30AM

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS WHILE IN THIS PROGRAM:
DILLIGENT EFFORT IN YOUR
ACADEMIC PERSUITS; COMPLETING
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND,
YOUR IVY TECH, TECHNICAL
COURSES.
1.
EXCELLENT, ON-TIME, DAILY
ATTENDANCE TO WORK AND SCHOOL
2.
OVERLY COMMUNICATE ANY ISSUES
THAT WILL PREVENT YOU FROM
MEETING A SCHOOL OR WORK
COMMITTMENT.
3.
STRIVE TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE
MEMBER OF THE LIPPERT TEAM.

Qualifications

Competencies 

Good housekeeping and implementing/sustaining 5s standards 

Observation and promotion of all safety rules and policies 

Basic computer, reading/writing, and communication skills 

Ability to interpret manuals and technical drawings 

Highly motivated, organized, self-starter, able execute work from daily schedule 

Required to use honesty, integrity, and candor with the entire Maintenance team to create trust, and to support their passion for winning 

Committed to a maintaining positive attitude and caring about people 

Must be reliable and prompt 