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Job: Production Grinder Program
Production grinders are responsible for the production work of jobs set up on a range of grinding machines. This position demands an understanding of grinding machines and processes, grinding wheel materials, print reading and inspection methods, and workpiece material properties. Some production grinders may also be involved in lean initiatives and cell designs.

Every Program Includes:
  • First-Time Skills Assessment
  • Access to All Classes Listed Below
  • Access to Administration Center

This Program Includes All These Classes:
Abrasives Abrasives
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Abrasives 100 19 Beginner
What Is Grinding? 110 15 Beginner
Grinding Processes 120 13 Beginner
Grinding Variables 200 13 Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Materials 210 19 Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Geometry 220 19 Intermediate
Dressing and Truing 230 16 Intermediate
CNC CNC
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100 13 Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110 17 Beginner
CNC Coordinates 140 16 Beginner
Inspection Inspection
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Basic Measurement 110 18 Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115 15 Beginner
Surface Measurement 140 18 Beginner
Materials Materials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Materials 100 19 Beginner
Structure of Metals 110 15 Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120 12 Beginner
Physical Properties of Metal 130 11 Beginner
Metal Classification 150 13 Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210 16 Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220 14 Intermediate
Metal Cutting Metal Cutting
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Metal Removal Processes 110 17 Beginner
Quality Quality
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Quality Overview 100 16 Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110 20 Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130 18 Beginner
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150 18 Beginner
Introduction to 5S 155 14 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184 12 Beginner
Safety Safety
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
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 Shop Essentials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
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
Interpreting Blueprints 230 16 Intermediate
Workholding Workholding
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Workholding 104 18 Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106 15 Beginner
Locating Devices 107 14 Beginner
Clamping Basics 108 14 Beginner
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110 14 Beginner
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