Description
Boring machine operators prepare, operate, and maintain single or multiple spindle machines using a boring bar with a hardened, rotary, multipointed cutting tool in order to enlarge an existing hole in a fabricated workpiece.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardstypes of metaltypes of drill bitstypes of boring headsmanufacturing of steel drums and similar containersnon-ferrous metal processingtypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containersmanufacture of small metal partsmanufacturing of door furniture from metalmanufacturing of cutlerymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of metal household articlesmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingcutting technologiesmechanicsmanufacturing of steam generatorsferrous metal processingmanufacturing of toolsmanufacturing of metal assembly products
Practical Skills
perform test runset up the controller of a machinemonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilitytroubleshootoperate precision measuring equipmentremove inadequate workpiecessupply machine with appropriate toolsremove processed workpiecesupply machinetend boring machinedispose of cutting waste materialconsult technical resourcesperform product testingmonitor stock leveloperate scrap vibratory feedermark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controlperform machine maintenanceadvise on machinery malfunctionsinspect quality of productsapply cross-reference tools for product identificationmonitor conveyor beltkeep records of work progress