boring machine operator

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards types of metal types of drill bits types of boring heads

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cutting technologies manufacturing of metal household articles manufacturing of weapons and ammunition manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of steam generators ferrous metal processing manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacture of small metal parts manufacturing of door furniture from metal manufacturing of metal assembly products types of metal manufacturing processes manufacturing of tools manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of cutlery mechanics manufacturing of metal structures non-ferrous metal processing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run operate precision measuring equipment supply machine with appropriate tools remove inadequate workpieces dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability tend boring machine troubleshoot set up the controller of a machine supply machine remove processed workpiece monitor automated machines

OPTIONALOptional competences

mark processed workpiece perform machine maintenance consult technical resources record production data for quality control inspect quality of products operate scrap vibratory feeder perform product testing apply cross-reference tools for product identification monitor stock level keep records of work progress monitor conveyor belt advise on machinery malfunctions