How do they match: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Tech
  • Machine Technician
  • Machinist
  • Automatic Drilling Machine Operator
  • Borematic Machine Operator
  • Boring Machine Operator
  • Boring Machine Setup Operator
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Machinist
  • Chamfering Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist
  • Jewel Cupping Machine Operator
  • Jig Boring Machine Setup Operator
  • Metal Drilling Machine Operator
  • Plastic Reaming Machine Operator
  • Production Boring Machine Operator
  • Reaming Machine Operator
  • Reaming Machine Tender

  • Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

  • Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
  • Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
  • Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
  • Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
  • Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
  • Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.
  • Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
  • Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.
  • Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.
  • Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.
  • Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, micrometers, or fixed or telescoping gauges.

  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
  • Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications.
  • Sharpen cutting or grinding tools.
  • Signal others to coordinate work activities.