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Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-4032.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 38,880.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
- Currently, there are 12,290 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”.
Also Known As…
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- Radial Drill Operator
- Punch Operator
- Machinist
- Machine Operator
- Driller
- Drill Setup Operator
- Drill Press Operator
- Drill Operator
- Computer Numerical Control Drilling Operator (CNC Drilling Operator)
- Bore Mill Operator
- Wheel Borer
- Vertical Boring Mill Operator
- Valve Seater Operator
- Trade Marker
- Tool Radial Drill Press Set-Up Operator
- Test Borer
- Tapper Operator
- Tapper
- Stab Setter and Driller
- Spot Facer
- Single Spindle Drill Press Set-Up Operator
- Single Spindle Drill Press Set Up Operator
- Setup Technician
- Recenterer
- Reaming Press Operator
- Reaming Machine Tender
- Reaming Machine Operator for Plastic
- Reaming Machine Operator
- Reamer
- Radial Drill Press Set-Up Operator
- Radial Drill Press Operator for Plastic
- Radial Drill Press Operator
- Radial Drill Operator for Plastic
- Production Boring Machine Operator
- Printed Circuit Boards Pinner
- Printed Circuit Boards Drill Press Operator
- Plate Driller
- Multiple Spindle Drill Press Set-Up Operator
- Multiple Drill Operator
- Mobile Equipment Operator
- Metal Drilling Machine Operator
- Metal Drill Press Operator
- Metal Drill Operator
- Manufacturing Operator
- Manufacturing Associate
- Manufacturing Assistant
- Jigger Operator
- Jigger
- Jig Mill Operator
- Jig Boring Machine Set-Up Operator
- Jig Bore Operator
- Jewel Cupping Machine Operator
- Hub Borer
- Horizontal Boring Mill Set-Up Operator
- Horizontal Boring Mill Set Up Operator
- Horizontal Boring Mill Operator
- Gang Drill Operator
- Foot Drill Operator
- Fixed Route Operator
- Drilling Assistant
- Driller and Reamer
- Driller and Broacher
- Drill Punch Operator
- Drill Presser
- Drill Press Tender
- Drill Press Set Up Operator
- Drill Press Operator for Metal
- Drill Press Hand
- Directional Driller
- Directional Drill Operator
- Directional Bore Operator
- Dice Maker
- Countersinker
- Collet Driller
- Choke Reamer
- Chamfering Machine Operator
- Boring Mill Set Up Operator
- Boring Mill Operator for Metal
- Boring Mill Operator
- Boring Machine Set Up Operator
- Boring Machine Operator
- Borer
- Borematic Operator
- Borematic Machine Operator
- Bore Mill Operator for Plastic
- Billet Driller
- Barrel Driller
- Automatic Drilling Machine Operator
- Automatic Driller and Reamer
Tasks for “Horizontal Boring Mill Operator for Metal”
- Install tools in spindles.
- Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.
- Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
- Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
- Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
- Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models.
- Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
- Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges.
- Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
- Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.
- Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.
- Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.
- Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
- Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
- Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
- Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, or screws, using power tools or hand tools.
- Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.
Related Technology & Tools
- Computerized numerical control CNC boring machines
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Boring tools
- Digital micrometers
- Adjustable jigs
- Single spindle drill presses
- Prick punches
- Radial drill presses
- Precision gauges
- Inspection loupes
- Gauge blocks
- Utility knives
- Layout scales
- Hoisting equipment
- Computer terminals
- Deburring tools
- Dial calipers
- Metal scribers
- Precision files
- Computerized numerical control CNC drill presses
- Ball peen hammers
- Drill presses
- Surface gauges
- Steel rules
- Safety glasses
- Shims
- Tapping machines
- Multiple spindle drill presses
- Bench grinders
- Lathes
- Go/no-go gauges
- Protective ear muffs
- Horizontal boring mills
- Telescoping gauges
- Holding clamps
- Height gauges
- Personal computers
- Workshop bench vises
- Jig boring machines
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized numerical control CNC software
- Automated inventory software
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel