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. 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.

Alternative Labels

adzing and drilling machine operator

CNC drilling machine operator

computer controlled drilling machine operator

computer numerical controlled drilling machine operator

drill and reamer technician

driller and broacher

driller and reamer

drilling and broaching technician

drilling machine inspector

drilling machine operative

drilling machine operator

drilling machine tender

drilling machine worker

drilling mill operator

drill punch operative

drill punch operator

drill set-up operative

drill set-up operator

drill setup operative

drill setup operator

foot drill operative

foot drill operator

gang drill operative

gang drill operator

horizontal drilling milling machine set-up operator

multiple-spindle vertical drilling mill set-up operator

vertical drilling mill operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

consult technical resources dispose of cutting waste material ensure equipment availability interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances monitor automated machines operate drilling equipment operate precision measuring equipment perform test run read standard blueprints remove inadequate workpieces supply machine troubleshoot use CAM software

Essential Knowledge

CAD software CADD software CAE software CAM software quality and cycle time optimisation quality standards statistical process control

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on machinery malfunctions inspect quality of products keep records of work progress liaise with managers maintain mechanical equipment mark processed workpiece monitor stock level procure mechanical machinery program a CNC controller record production data for quality control supply machine with appropriate tools tend CNC drilling machine work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

cutting technologies electrical engineering ferrous metal processing geometry manufacturing of daily use goods manufacturing of doors from metal manufacturing of heating equipment manufacturing of light metal packaging manufacturing of metal assembly products manufacturing of metal containers manufacturing of metal structures manufacturing of sports equipment manufacturing of steam generators manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers manufacturing of tools manufacturing of weapons and ammunition mechanics trigonometry types of metal types of metal manufacturing processes

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ebe42b55-4801-493f-af18-04a35ebfbb9c

Status

released

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