drill press operator

Description

Drill press operators set up and operate drill presses designed to cut excess material from or enlarge a hole in a fabricated workpiece using a hardened, rotary, multipointed cutting tool that inserts the drill into the workpiece axially.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards quality and cycle time optimisation types of drill bits

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies types of metal dies types of drill press oils manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of tools manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers types of plastic

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment wear appropriate protective gear supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability troubleshoot operate drill press apply precision metalworking techniques supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor gauge mark processed workpiece perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control manipulate plastic inspect quality of products work ergonomically perform product testing apply cross-reference tools for product identification adjust temperature gauges monitor stock level keep records of work progress operate file for deburring mark a metal workpiece