Ford says it has now trained more than 8,000 skilled trades and production workers at its Dearborn Truck Plant and Kansas City assembly site to support production of the Ford F-150.
The production training programme was designed to support the F-150’s manufacturing process, which incorporates advanced materials and forming and joining technologies, including a riveting operation system versus conventional welding.
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Totalling more than 400 hours of in-class and hands-on courses, the skilled trades programme covers installing and configuring new equipment for the production line to constructing the truck’s electrical control system.
“Through this programme, we have armed both our skilled trades and production workers with the skills necessary to produce the next generation of vehicle technology,” said Ford launch planning and work force readiness manager, Aris Janitens.
“Our workers now are able to deal with the latest in automotive manufacturing technology and, as a result, keep production on schedule to deliver quality trucks to our customers.”
