Description
Drilling machine operators set up, program and control drilling machines, designed to drill holes in workpieces using a computer-controlled, rotary-cutting, multipointed cutting tool, inserted into the workpiece axially. They read drilling machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the drilling controls, such as the depth of drills or the rotation speed.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
quality standardsCADD softwareCAD softwareCAM softwarequality and cycle time optimisationstatistical process controlCAE softwaremanufacturing of steel drums and similar containerstypes of metal manufacturing processesmanufacturing of metal structuresmanufacturing of metal containerstypes of metalelectrical engineeringtrigonometrymanufacturing of heating equipmentmanufacturing of doors from metalmanufacturing of weapons and ammunitionmanufacturing of light metal packagingcutting technologiesgeometrymechanicsmanufacturing of steam generatorsmanufacturing of sports equipmentferrous metal processingmanufacturing of toolsmanufacturing of metal assembly productsmanufacturing of daily use goods
Practical Skills
perform test runconsult technical resourcesuse CAM softwaremonitor automated machinesensure equipment availabilityread standard blueprintstroubleshootoperate precision measuring equipmentoperate drilling equipmentremove inadequate workpiecessupply machineinterpret geometric dimensions and tolerancesdispose of cutting waste materialprogram a CNC controllermonitor stock levelmaintain mechanical equipmentmark processed workpiecerecord production data for quality controlwork ergonomicallyprocure mechanical machineryconnect equipment to wellheadsadvise on machinery malfunctionsliaise with managersinspect quality of productssupply machine with appropriate toolstend CNC drilling machinekeep records of work progress