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Manufacturing Production - Plastics

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Apply safety principles, practices, philosophy, and guidelines to the work environment.  STS.HS.25.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.25.1.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting.STS.HS.25.1.b

  • c

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79–715.STS.HS.25.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.25.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.25.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials and chemicals.STS.HS.25.1.f

Execute accurate measurements using plastics measurement and layout tools.STS.HS.25.2

  • a

    Identify types of plastics measurement and layout tools.STS.HS.25.2.a

  • b

    Categorize plastics measurement and layout tools by use.STS.HS.25.2.b

  • c

    Demonstrate the accurate use of measurement and layout tools to 1/16" precision.STS.HS.25.2.c

Solve math functions and formulas to complete plastics job/workplace tasks.STS.HS.25.3

  • a

    Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and complex numbers used in the workplace.STS.HS.25.3.a

  • b

    Apply basic arithmetic operations used in the workplace.STS.HS.25.3.b

  • c

    Solve decimal and fraction conversions used in the workplace.STS.HS.25.3.c

Identify career opportunities in the plastics manufacturing industry.STS.HS.25.4

  • a

    Describe work behaviors needed to be employable.STS.HS.25.4.a

  • b

    Describe appropriate work behavior that meets or exceeds plastics manufacturing industry standards.STS.HS.25.4.b

  • c

    Identify the education, certification, or licensure required in plastics manufacturing careers.STS.HS.25.4.c

  • d

    Identify the value that may be added to the community by plastics manufacturing professionals.STS.HS.25.4.d

Demonstrate the use of plastic manufacturing communications.STS.HS.25.5

  • a

    Define plastic manufacturing terminology.STS.HS.25.5.a

  • b

    Estimate manufacturing timelines based on criteria.STS.HS.25.5.b

  • c

    Utilize business and interpersonal communication appropriate to the plastics manufacturing work environment.STS.HS.25.5.c

  • d

    Identify the industry standard compensation for a plastics manufacturing professional.STS.HS.25.5.d

Select the materials, tools, machines, and processes required to manufacture a plastic product.STS.HS.25.6

  • a

    Identify the origins, characteristics, and properties of various types of plastics.STS.HS.25.6.a

  • b

    Categorize fasteners by their industry standard applications.STS.HS.25.6.b

  • c

    Differentiate between various types of mechanical and chemical fasteners.STS.HS.25.6.c

  • d

    Estimate amount of materials and supplies needed for a plastic product. STS.HS.25.6.d

  • e

    Explain the operation and application of common industry finishes. STS.HS.25.6.e

  • f

    Assess potential environmental and health impacts of using specific materials or processes.STS.HS.25.6.f

  • g

    Determine the correct tools and machines needed to produce a specific plastic product.STS.HS.25.6.g

Manufacture a production level product that uses plastic as its primary material.STS.HS.25.7

  • a

    Interpret plans, drawings, and specifications to process materials.STS.HS.25.7.a

  • b

    Coordinate the standard operation and application of tools and machines along the manufacturing process.STS.HS.25.7.b

  • c

    Plan and apply the type of materials, fasteners, adhesives, and finishes required to manufacture a specific product.STS.HS.25.7.c

  • d

    Critique a finished product. STS.HS.25.7.d

  • e

    Appraise the manufacturing process for streamlining opportunities.STS.HS.25.7.e

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