Stage 1 · Procedurize

Procedures

Everything this shop knows how to do — captured once, trainable by anyone.

Procedure	Category	Steps	Version	Status
CNC Laser Cutter Startup & CalibrationBring the CNC laser cutter online safely and confirm it is cutting true before the first job of the shift.	Equipment	08	v2	Published
CNC Pre-Operation InspectionThe daily walk-down that confirms the CNC cell is safe to run before the first cut.	Safety	05	v1	Published
CPR & First Aid ResponseThe shop's emergency response for an unresponsive coworker. Annual certification required.	Safety	05	v1	Published
Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)Isolate hazardous energy before any maintenance or clearing a jam. Certification required.	Safety	06	v1	Published
Safety Manager ResponsibilitiesThe foreman's daily safety duties — the spec for keeping the shop compliant and open.	Compliance	04	v1	Published
Welding Bay SetupStand up the welding bay for the day — gas, ground, and machine settings — before the first arc.	Equipment	05	v1	Published
Welding Certification (AWS D1.1)Structural welding qualification to AWS D1.1. Required to run the welding bay.	Quality	04	v1	Published