Overview

Overview: TXRX Labsis a Workforce connector for the manufacturing sector. At our new facility, the East End Maker Hub, we bring together manufacturing companies old and new – welding fabrication and precision machining, robotics and 3D printing – but all with an eye toward technology and innovation.

Modern Manufacturing is a unique TXRX Labs experience. The program begins with a 3-day “interview” – an opportunity to explore eight different manufacturing modalities – computer aided drafting (CAD), 3D printing, metal fabrication, welding, manual mill, manual lathe, electronics assembly, and CNC machining. This is an opportunity for workers to explore trades to find an unknown passion or secret talent. For TXRX Labs and our employer partners, this is an opportunity to evaluate manufacturing skills, but more importantly, to evaluate professional skills such as ability to comprehend and follow instructions, persevere through challenges, and communicate with team members.

Outcomes: The goal following the training depends upon the student and the experience.

Some students are seeking immediate employment. Students will have multiple opportunities to apply and interview for jobs onsite during the training with our Employer Partners – local manufacturers with whom we do work, many co-located at the East End Maker Hub.These manufacturers are seeking workers with the skills listed above. We are hoping to find ideal matches for their growing businesses.

Some students are seeking additional training in one of the Modern Manufacturing skill sets. TXRX Labs currently offers extended training programs:

  • True Machinist is a 26-week training in manual machining, CNC programming and operation, and quality inspection geared toward production and job-shop opportunities.
  • Electronic Specialist is a 5-week training course providing certification in soldering, wire harness manufacturing, and testing that prepares students for a wide-range of electronic manufacturing roles.
  • Welding Technician is a 4-week standalone training focused on the principles and practices of metal fabrication, including layout and design techniques, while emphasizing proper operation of drilling, cutting, grinding, and basic metal inert gas welding (MIG).

Day 1: 3D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) , 3D Printing, 2D Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) , CNC Laser Cutting

Day 2: Electronics , Cable Assembly , Soldering , Testing Circuits

Day 3: Welding , CNC Plasma Cutting, Manual Milling , Manual Lathe

Computer AIded Drafting (CAD)

  • CAD is a powerful tool for creating digital models that can then be executed on automated machines, including: 3D Printers, and an array of CNC machines: Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutter, Mill and Lathe.
  • By the end of the workshop, students will have a strong understanding of the Fusion360 interface and understand how to turn 2-dimensional sketches into 3D bodies and assemblies.

3D Printing

  • 3D Printing is a powerful tool in rapid fabrication and prototyping.
  • Participants will be given an overview of 3D Printing technologies and FDM 3D Printer operation:
  • By the end of this hands-on workshop, participants will have prepared and loaded their own designs for 3D Printing and learned how to operate numerous 3D Printers.

Industrial Metalshop and Welding

  • Master metal fabrication with this workshop for beginners.
  • MIG welding (GMAW) is one of the easiest and most versatile welding processes, perfect for working with materials up to ⅜” when producing sculptures, furniture, mechanical assemblies, etc.
  • Class will cover welding safety, machine setup, tack welding, MIG theory, laying beads, groove and fillet welds, along with basic weld inspection and troubleshooting.

Manual Mill and Lathe

  • This class covers the safe use of the Bridgeport type vertical Milling Machine and machine lathe.
  • We cover the use of proper clamping, indicating, parallels, work stops, milling, drilling, and turning.
  • We will teach you the difference between end mills, lathe cutters, chamfer tools, drills, and more.
  • Learn the concepts of precision, tolerance, surface finish, and the basic metrology used to measure precision machined parts.

CNC Plasma or CNC Laser

  • Learn how to find and create .DXF files for 2D CNC cutters such as the plasma and laser.
  • Learn how to convert a .DXF vector file into machine operations using SheetCAM or RDWorks.
  • Learn the theory of operation of a CNC Plasma or CNC Laser Cutter.
  • Learn to safely and accurately control the CNC plasma or CNC Laser cutter and run jobs.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

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Work Location: One location

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