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

gang drill operator

computer controlled drilling machine operator

drill setup operative

horizontal drilling milling machine set-up operator

vertical drilling mill operator

computer numerical controlled drilling machine operator

drilling and broaching technician

foot drill operator

CNC drilling machine operator

driller and broacher

drill and reamer technician

drill set-up operative

drilling machine worker

drilling machine tender

drill punch operator

drilling machine operative

drill punch operative

drill setup operator

drilling machine inspector

multiple-spindle vertical drilling mill set-up operator

drill set-up operator

driller and reamer

drilling mill operator

gang drill operative

adzing and drilling machine operator

foot drill operative

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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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