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drilling machine operator

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.

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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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
manufacturing of daily use goods

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
perform test run
operate precision measuring equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
maintain mechanical equipment
mark processed workpiece

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Skills overview

54total
20 essential
34 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
2
Skills
4

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Quick insight

This role requires 20 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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