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Job: Press Operator Program
Press operators are responsible for the routine production work of a coil-fed stamping press. This position requires knowledge of stamping operations and die components, inspection methods, math and print reading, and material properties. Press operators also benefit from learning die setting procedures and lean initiatives.

Every Program Includes:

First-Time Skills Assessment
Access to All Classes Listed Below
Access to Administration Center

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Programs by Industry

This Program Includes All of the Following Classes:

CNC

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100	13	Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110	17	Beginner

Inspection

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basic Measurement 110	18	Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115	15	Beginner
Basics of the Optical Comparator 130	16	Beginner
Overview of Threads 150	18	Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200	20	Intermediate
Calibration Fundamentals 210	20	Intermediate
Inspecting with Optical Comparators 230	19	Intermediate
Hole Inspection 240	20	Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250	19	Intermediate

Materials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Materials 100	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metals 120	12	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220	14	Intermediate

Quality

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Quality Overview 100	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110	19	Beginner
Approaches to Maintenance 120	15	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130	18	Beginner
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150	18	Beginner
5S Overview 155	14	Beginner
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160	17	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200	19	Intermediate
SPC Overview 210	16	Intermediate

Rigging

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Machine Rigging 110	15	Beginner
Rigging Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lifting and Moving Equipment 130	18	Beginner
Rigging Inspection and Safety 210	15	Intermediate
Rigging Mechanics 220	20	Advanced

Safety

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to OSHA 100	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130	17	Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135	18	Beginner
Machine Guarding 140	16	Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145	17	Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160	19	Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180	19	Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210	19	Intermediate

Shop Essentials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120	12	Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130	18	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200	19	Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205	13	Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210	13	Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215	17	Intermediate
Statistics 220	18	Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230	16	Intermediate

Stamping

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Press Basics 110	15	Beginner
Stamping Safety 115	12	Beginner
Punch and Die Operations 120	16	Beginner
Die Components 130	13	Beginner
Coil Handling Equipment 140	14	Beginner
Die Cutting Variables 200	14	Intermediate
Monitoring Press Operations 220	13	Intermediate
Guiding System Components 230	13	Intermediate
Stripper System Components 235	12	Intermediate
Coil Loading Procedures 250	19	Intermediate
Die Setting Procedures 300	21	Advanced