Millwright
(Industrial
Mechanic)
Millwright Trade Safety
Students will address safe work practices and how they pertain to industrial work sites. They will examine the Provincial Regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board applicable to both the Millwright and Machinist trades. They will practice the safe handling and storage methods for materials and equipment. Every Monday morning students will participate in toolbox safety orientation sessions. They will interact with other students on a program safety committee to achieve an effective safe working environment.
Print Reading and Sketching
Students will interpret engineering drawings and sketches and make decisions pertaining to the manufacture, installation, positioning, and/or maintenance of machines or machine components. They will make standardized sketches of machine shop drawings, machine installation drawings, assembly drawings, and detailed engineering drawings. They will communicate technical information as to the size, shape, construction, and installation details of parts, mechanisms or machines.
Measuring
Students will use a variety of measuring tools and measuring techniques appropriate and necessary to make non-precision and precision measurements in either inch or metric standard. They will complete assignments that challenge them to make informed decisions on selection, use, concepts and procedures used with each tool or combination of tools taught. Students will develop an understanding of the need for consistency and accuracy based on equipment use. They will make sketches that use detailed methods of reporting.
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Layout and Machine Foundations
Students will perform two distinctly different types of layouts; shop layout and machine foundation layout. In shop layout, the student will develop strategy from a blueprint or sketch, then layout the shapes of objects (parts) for manufacturer. In machine foundation layout, the student details all aspects of machine foundations, including identifying types of bases, methods of anchoring, setting, and leveling bases to correct elevations. They will identify, select, and use the appropriate layout tools to produce machine foundation layouts to the desired accuracy required for setting industrial machines.
Hand Tools and Bench Work
Students will develop basic hand skills that are the foundation for becoming a millwright (industrial mechanic) craftsperson. They will complete shop projects that involve bench work to practice hand skills using metal cutting tools, holding tools, striking tools, and assembling tools. Students will work in the tool crib selecting tools required by their peers to complete designated shop projects. They will develop knowledge and skill in tool identification, tool selection, and tool maintenance.
Welding Basics for Millwrights
Students will use a variety of welding processes, welding equipment and other metal working tools appropriate and necessary for the task of joining metals. They will learn and practise procedures, terminology and appropriate safety precautions, as applied to oxy-acetylene use and shielded metal arc welding processes.
Lubrication
Students will study principles of friction, lubrication theory, and the function of lubricating products. They will dismantle, inspect, assemble, and test mechanical lubrication systems for maintenance then complete maintenance reports.
Power Hand Tools
Students will develop and practice the skills required to safely use a large selection of power hand tools used in industrial applications. They will use tools such as electric power tools, pneumatic tools, honing tools, chain saws. Students will plan and develop strategies to complete projects and create written maintenance reports on pieces of equipment or procedures for tool use. They will be certified in the use of selected Hilti powder actuated (explosive) tools.
Rigging
Students practice and develop the skills to tie knots, bends and hitches for specific rigging applications. They will select ropes, slings, hoists, attachments, and other rigging equipment to safely lift and move heavy objects. Students demonstrate their knowledge of Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Regulations pertaining to rigging through practical competencies and written tests.
Machine Tool Basics
Students will operate standard machine tools like the metal-cutting saws, drilling machines, bench grinders and surface grinders. They will learn machining fundamentals and common methods of machining and shaping parts to meet given specifications. The student will practice common machining techniques to accurately produce shapes of various types on these machine tools. They will use reasoning and problem solving skills to interpret print information, plan machine tool operations and demonstrate safely awareness when using the machine tools.
Machine Tools
Students will master the skills and related knowledge necessary to operate engine lathes and milling machines. They will practise fundamental machining techniques used to make precision parts. Students will interpret print information, plan machine tool operations, and select the necessary tooling to set up and safely run these machine tools.
Fasteners and Fittings
Students will identify and use a wide variety of fasteners to complete assignments that require them to differentiate between thread systems. They will use drawings, parts catalogues and service manuals to locate technical information on fasteners. Students will select the necessary and appropriate hand tools to make bolted and screwed connections and ensure that parts are assembled to specifications.
Hydraulics
Students will learn fluid power theory, terms, and basic hydraulic system design attending lectures and working in small groups. They will use computer simulation software and hydraulic training panels to construct and trouble-shoot circuits and examine how system components interact. In the shop students will inspect and reassemble selected hydraulic components.
Pneumatics
Students will learn gas theory and pneumatic circuit design methodologies attending lectures and working in small groups. They will use computer simulation software and pneumatic training panels to examine the functions of components, and to design, construct, and trouble-shoot circuits. In the shop, students will examine distribution systems, conduct routine compressor inspections, and dismantle, inspect and reassemble reciprocating compressors.
Metallurgy
Students will work in small discussion groups to examine and differentiate the properties of metals, interpret heat-treatment terms, and learn the requirements for different metal heat-treatments. They will learn the basics of different metal manufacturing processes. In the shop, students will experiment with identifying different properties of metals and non-metals, with conducting heat-treatments, and with destructive and non-destructive tests on metal samples.
Machine Components
Students will use a variety of techniques to disassemble, inspect, evaluate, repair, reassemble, and align machines and their components. They will select the necessary and appropriate hand tools and heating equipment that enable them to practise fitting techniques used in the assembly of individual mating components that machines are made of.
Bearings and Seals
Students will select the necessary and appropriate hand tools and heating equipment to enable them to work on various types of bearings and seals. They will practise fitting techniques used in the assembly and disassembly of bearings and will learn to correctly manipulate and assemble the different types of seals.
Power Transmission
Students in classroom lectures and discussions will explore power transmission fundamentals and solve mathematical and mechanical problems relevant to the power transmission industry. They will work in the shop to practise the fitting and mechanical skills required to disassemble, inspect, analyze, repair and make written technical reports on gear drives, belt drives, clutches, brakes, chain drives and other power drive equipment.
