Trinity Operating Procedures - TOPs

TOP-MORDR: Processing a Machining Department Order

Rev: 12/06/2017

Scope: This procedure covers the processing of an order through the Machining Department.

Procedure:

STEP	WHO	WHEN	INFO TO USE	WHAT TO DO
1	Machining Department Clerk	Upon review of daily schedule showing newly released Job Orders	Shop Schedule (Machining)	Review Job Order to be sure all necessary info is present; add operation's steps to the Router (may involve research to determine steps).
2	Machining Department Clerk	On receipt of Job Order	Machining Job Order; Machining Schedule; MPS; print; possibly other documentation	Call up and review MPS; determine if any changes are needed to the MPS's Inspection Orders per Job Order or to prints modified via e-mail, and make any needed MPS changes (other than "cover sheet" data) per TOP-MPSMM; update the MPS's "cover sheet" to reflect the specifics of the current order; print the whole MPS Job Packet; pull print from Print Viewer; check for revision level and insert in packet; have the Machining Superintendent, Machining Department Programmer or Machining Department Supervisor review and sign-off on the MPS cover sheet when the MPS Job Packet is set up; have Inspection Order reviewed and approved by QC Supervisor; after securing approval, file the packet in the Machining Job File.
3	Machining Department Clerk	Upon review of Machining Department Schedule for jobs scheduled to start within two weeks	Machining Department Schedule	Pull the folder for each job being released and make any changes needed to bring the information up to date; return the cover sheet to the Machining Job File; build an MPS Job Packet for each operation by adding copies of prints, CNC Program hard copies, Assembly Process Logs and any other documents needing to go to the Machine Operator, Welder, QC Inspector, Machining Department Crib Attendant or Machining Department Material Handler.
4	Machining Department Programmer	Upon receiving copy of Machining Department Schedule	MPS print; CNC Program (if any)	Review documents and program for revision level; determine what, if any, changes are needed, and, if so, modify CAM file; generate NC Program and NC code file; move NC code file for the operation in the "approved-to-run" directory; the NC Program should contain the following information: Die#, DSN#, Revision, Machine#, Operation# and variation code if needed; print the NC code file out as the "hard copy" and insert hard copy of the printed program in the operation's MPS Job Packet; update the MPS if needed to reflect any program changes.
5	Machining Department Material Handler	Daily	Current Machine Job List; Production Floor Travelers; product received from Shipping	Verify that all paperwork and tags are complete and appear to be correct; transfer parts as needed to processing containers (while parts are being transferred, place container tag on the container you are transferring into; if container tags do not come out even, make or destroy extra QC tags); deliver material to the machines per TOP-MOPPP or to material storage racks if not immediately needed for production.
6	Machining Department Crib Attendant	Upon receiving new MPS Job Packets	Information in MPS Job Packet; current Machining Department Schedule	Go through the needs of each operation and kit the tools and supplies needed for each operation; notify Tool Maker of any needed fixtures or other tools; coordinate with QC Inspector to be sure all inspection equipment is ready for the job; if resources are not available or may impact the scheduling of the job, notify the Machining Superintendent or Machining Department Supervisor.
7	Tool Maker	Upon notification that tool or fixture work is needed	Verbal notification; prints; Machining Superintendent's instructions	Work with Machining Superintendent and others as needed to determine what tools and fixture work is needed, and when it is needed; acquire the necessary materials and produce the tools and fixtures; secure Production Floor Traveler for tooling work from Machining Superintendent; mark all pieces with the die number; turn the tools over to the Machining Department Crib Attendant and fixtures to Machining Department Material Handlers.
8	Machining Department Clerk or Machining Department Supervisor	As time is approaching for an operation to begin (typically several hours ahead)	Personal judgment; Machining Schedule; MPS Job Packets	Verify that print revision is the correct one for the order; notify the Operator* that the job is nearly ready to begin and verify that the preparations are complete (verify that the machine choices on Production Floor Traveler are current); notify QC Inspector to prepare for job in accordance with TOP-MOPQC.
9	Operator*	Upon Machining Superintendent's notification that a new operation is to be initiated shortly	Machining Superintendent's verbal notification; MPS Job Packet	Get operation's MPS Job Packet and kit from Tool Crib; verify that the preparations for the job are complete and that the documents seem to be complete; verify the kit appears to be correct and complete (green dot indicates kit is complete); if kit tag has a red dot (indicating that kit is incomplete); refer to kit tag for items that are short and find items; notify Machining Department Programmer to download program; review the job for ideas and questions.
10	Machining Department Programmer	Upon receiving notification to download program	Machining Department Schedule; CNC Program;  Machining Department Supervisor's instructions	Prepare CNC Program for download; verify file header information matches information on Machining Schedule; place CNC Program in appropriate machine folder.
11	Operator*	When time to run a new job	Machining Superintendent's verbal notification; Production Floor Traveler; Inspection Order and rest of MPS Job Packet for machining	Take the kit for the operation to machine; check to be sure you have everything for the job, including material and CNC Program (if any); verify that all documents match the Production Floor Traveler (this includes revision level of prints, hard copies and photos); verify that the work pieces and container tags match the print and Production Floor Traveler; resolve any questions or suggestions with your supervisor; set up and run the job per TOP-MOPPP; when complete check MPS Job Packet with last machined part from QC; return kit and unused materials back in with Machining Department Crib Attendant to close out the operation(s).
12	Operator*	Container full or at work center completion	Router/Traveler and product tag	Identify the next operation to be performed and identify back of product tag with next operation number.
13	Machining Superintendent	Upon receiving MPS Job Packet documents back after operations complete	Inspection Order,and rest of MPS Job Packet from machining; Production Floor Traveler; Assembly Process Logs	Verify that operations have been completed to standards set out in Standard Router, review counts are accurate; review materials issued to job; consider how the job might be improved next run; consider what steps can be taken to prevent potential problems in future runs; decide if a change is indicated for the Standard Router and, if so, initiate MPS change per TOP-MPSMM; forward completed packet to Machining Department Clerk.
14	Machining Department Clerk	Upon receiving MPS Job Packet documents back after operations complete	Inspection Order, and rest of MPS Job Packet from machining or subcontracted operation; Production Floor Traveler, Assembly Process Logs	Discard duplicate print copies; scan all pertinent document into the shared directory for retention per TOP-DOCUM.
15	Machining Department Material Handler	As jobs are complete or at a semi-finished hold	Production Floor Traveler	If job is to be warehoused,mark part count on container; ensure that the product is securely packaged, properly tagged (or marked), and protected from deterioration; if the parts are to be warehoused for longer than one week ensure that they are tagged and dated with the date they are warehoused and that there is an Standard Floor Traveler addressing their warehousing and preservation.
16	Machining Department Material Handler	At least once every 3 months	Date on container	Check Machining Department for stored machined parts; if box date is 3 months old or older, open and check parts for damage and deterioration; if parts are in good shape, stamp boxes with review stamp, inspection ID, and date; if damage is found on a machined part, notify Machining Superintendent immediately; perform steps as instructed by Machining Superintendent; upon completion of part repair, stamp boxes with review stamp, inspection id, and the date.
17	QC Inspector	Upon final inspection	Inspection Order; print; Production Floor Traveler	Verify that Inspection Order, print, parts and tags match; fulfill inspection requirements specified in Inspection Order and record results on Inspection Order; coordinate with Operator* or Machining Department Material Handler to resolve any problem or question, bringing Machining Superintendent in as deemed appropriate; for any nonconforming parts identified, initiate a Discrepancy Report and retain for Machining Superintendent per TOP-MOPPP; if non-conforming parts are found and are re-workable, make disposition to rework; if a partial has been sent to Shipping, notify QA Manager to recall all parts for 100% inspection.
18	QC Inspector; Machining Department Material Handler	As jobs are ready to ship or return to Shipping for additional processing	Production Floor Traveler; rest of MPS Job Packet	When satisfied that product, documentation, packaging, preservation, tagging and marking are correct, sign off on the "machining" step of each container tag to approve the product for sealing and delivery; stamp each container with green "Machined" stamp; mark part count and location on the face of the Production Floor Traveler, along with the scrap count; notify Shipping; stage product to be picked up by Shipping and shipped per TOP-FINIS; on final shipment, give all documents in MPS Job Packet to Machining Superintendent for final review.
19	Machining Department Clerk	As jobs are shipped	Shipping paperwork; Production Floor Traveler; saved MPS cover sheet	Discard duplicate print copies; scan all pertinent document into the shared directory for retention per TOP-DOCUM; when final shipment has been made, review labor entries for accuracy and correct as necessary; complete Job Order status where appropriate.

* "Operator" may refer to a Machine Operator, Welder or other team position.

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