Job Instruction Manual - Training Within Industry Service

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Step 1. Demonstrating "Preparing" the worker:
Greet member naturally. Tell him he is going to assemble
lighting fixtures for Army camps. The first part of that
job he has to learn is the fire underwriters' knot.
Ask him if he knows what the fire underwriters' knot is
used for. If he doesn't, show him a completed knot.
Illustrate how it functions to relieve strain on the wire
connections in electrical fixtures. Stress that if HE
does not tie the knot properly an Army barracks may burn.
If convenient have the man on the instructor's right, so he
can now be moved to the left - just to emphasize "correct
position" for this job.
Step 2. Demonstrating "Presenting1' the new instruction to the Worker:
a. Untwist and straighten the two wires-hold vertically in
left hand according to instructions. Stress the key
point-about 6 inches for this job.
b. Make a loop with wire "B" (see Fig. 2). Stress that the
loose end must lie across and in front of the main strand.
c. Make loop with wire "A" (see Fig. 3), and repeat slow1,y.
Stress the three key points-pull toward you; pass wire
under stub; and behind the main strand.
d. Put end of wire through first loop.
e. Demonstrate how to tighten the knot. Stress the two key
points-ends even; knot snug (See Fig. 4.):
(1) You may have to repeat the demonstration, showing how
fingers of left hand are used.
(2) Call attention to final appearance of knot
(3) Show how to adjust knot to proper position on wire.
Step 3. Performance tryout:
a. Provide worker with a new length of wire.
b. & him to tie the knot-do not ask him if he would like to
try it.
c. Stophimimmediatelyifan incorrect procedure isdiscovered
and correct it.
- Make sure he follows exactly what you presented. If he
becomes confused, then show and explain correct procedure
until the faulty movements are overcome.