Objective:

	Orient Programmer as to characteristics of a forging, Die growth, high wear features, trim lines.
	Explain pros and cons of different forging features as they relate to fixturing and machining difficulties.
	Understanding in detail how to use CAD/CAM software.
	Understanding procedures for tracking production time and methods
	Understanding of basic Company principles and terminology.
	Understanding of paperwork related to Programming
	Understanding in detail how to issue and receive assignments
	Understanding in detail how to maintain, order and file paperwork.
	Understanding how to use equipment safely and efficiently.
	Explain procedures for ordering supplies and tracking time.

Syllabus:

	Instructor walking employee through machine shop taking advantage of whatever forgings are in production to demonstrate how to determine direction of die growth, features most likely to experience rapid change due to die wear, also how to identify trim lines.
	Using same parts explaining which features to avoid as fixturing points and why.
	Introduction to crib attendant and overview of how crib works and locating shop supplies.
	Instructor walking employee through the Machine Shop and Warehouse explaining how the material is ordered and what the different parts of the process are called.
	Demonstration of where to find the different paperwork used in programming and how to fill it out and where to file it.
	Overview of duties outside of programming employee may be called upon to perform.
	Observe other programmers in action, other programmers observing employee.
	Inside and outside CAD/CAM training.
	Using in-process job cards, explain how and why they are to be filled out.

Completion: Sign off by instructor that training has been completed and employee expressed understanding

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