Drill Operator

Operates a bench-style drill press with a single spindle, performing diverse machining operations like drilling, countersinking, spot facing, and tapping holes in metal workpieces. The position entails the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

• Review blueprints, work orders, and tooling instructions to determine specifications, encompassing hole locations, size, feed rates, cutting speeds, and the specified cutting tools.
• Collaborate with the team leader to ascertain the appropriate tooling and method for completing the assigned job.
• Secure the specified tool in the spindle.
• Manually lift the workpiece or employ a hoist, placing it in a fixture, jig, or on the machine table, and secure it with clamps.
• Position and secure the drilling jig to guide the cutting tool.
• Manually operate the feed lever to advance the tool to the specified depth in the workpiece.
• Turn the valve handle to activate the flow of coolant against the tool and workpiece, immerse the tool in cutting oil before mounting, or manually lubricate the workpiece or tool.
• Utilize a de-burring tool to eliminate any sharp edges on the part.
• Verify the conformance of machined workpieces to specifications.
• Work with metallic or nonmetallic materials.
• Sustain a clean, safe, and orderly working area.

Last updated on Oct 4, 2024