Iowa Central Business & Community recently partnered with Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of food grade aluminum can production, to deliver a customized training program designed to upskill their workforce.
Precision measurements and blueprint reading are critical for maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and safety in any industry. They ensure parts fit and function correctly, reduce costly errors and waste, and improve overall product quality. By providing a common language for engineers, machinists, and technicians, these skills streamline communication and speed up production. Ultimately, they help industry save time and money while delivering consistent, reliable results.
This collaboration empowers Silgan employees to advance from packaging operator roles to mechanic-level skills, strengthening both individual career growth and the regional workforce.
Focus Areas:
o Precision Measurements – Students learn to use industry-standard tools such as micrometers, vernier calipers, height gauges, and digital dial indicators.
o Blueprint Reading – Training includes interpreting technical drawings and standard industry symbols used in machining and welding.
Instructional Approach:
o Lecture-Style Learning combined with hands-on experience for practical application
o One-on-One Instruction to ensure personalized guidance and mastery of skills
o Training conducted on-site at Iowa Central East Campus, with Iowa Central Community College providing all tools and measurement instruments
Participants work directly with professional-grade equipment, including depth gauges, calipers (dial and digital), protractors, and micrometers, gaining confidence in applying mathematical and measurement skills with accuracy. Students learn to read and use technical drawings and industry symbols for machining and welding. The courses focus on practical skills like measurement and print reading—key tools for anyone aiming for a hands-on career in maintenance.