1. Orientation to the Trade

2. What do maintenance craft workers do?
Install
Repair
Replace
Maintain
Dismantle

3. History
As long as there have been industrial plant structures – there have been people needed to maintain the machinery
18th century – automated textile mill
1798 – cotton gin
Machinery that is used and not maintained develops wear, breaks down, loses precision, and stops working

4. The IM Trade
Sometimes when one machine stops production it can shut down the entire plant
You may – lubricate machines, replace worn or damaged equipment, or diagnose problems
You may repair a wide variety of things – nuclear reactors to hand tools
You may maintain the equipment – keep it working, changing things, retooling

5. Some IM workers may work in the electrical and instrumentation side of things
Specialize in electrical and analytical equipment – premium position – IEET at NWCC

6. Working Conditions vary by industry – shop setting
May work by yourself or part of a team
Must perform task quickly because broken machines cost company time and money
Many have to work overtime

7. Training
Normal training is four years through apprenticeship programs that combine OJT with classroom instruction
Community college
Need diploma or GED with some vocational or training experience
Mechanical aptitude is important because of assembly and dissemble of machinery

8. Advancement usually takes the form of higher wages or sometimes becomes a supervisor or superintendent
NCCER – created to provide the industry with standardized construction education materials and a system for tracking and recognizing students’ accomplishments

9. Employee Responsibility
Be able to use current trade materials, tools, equipment
Perform tasks quickly and efficiently
Adapt to adjusting methods to meet each situation
Be professional
Be honest
Be loyal

10. Be willing to learn
Be willing to take responsibility
Be willing to cooperate
Know the rules and regulations
Don’t be late to work or absent often
Work well with others
Work SAFELY

11. Employer obligations Maintain a safe workplace
Some have a safety committee
Fix any concerns you report
Show you how to do your job safely
Provide the correct PPE
Warn about specific hazards
Supervise for safety

12. OSHA says employers should
Perform frequent and regular job site inspections
Instruct all employees to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions
Know the regulations that pertain to the job
Not let anyone use anything that does not comply with OSHA standards
Only let qualified individuals operate tools, equipment, and machines

13. You should be trained to properly lift, carry, and lower materials
You should be trained to properly store materials
You should know how to properly use tools