Overview

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

Also Known As

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Bore Mill Operator, Computer Numerical Control Drilling Operator (CNC Drilling Operator), Drill Operator, Drill Press Operator, Drill Setup Operator, Driller, Machine Operator, Machinist, Punch Operator, Radial Drill Operator

Activities

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• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
• Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
• Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Replace worn equipment components.
• Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
• Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
• Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
• Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
• Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Signal others to coordinate work activities.
• Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.
• Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
• Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
• Operate grinding equipment.

Skills

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• Operations Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.