Drill Operator

SDM Composites; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SDM Composites in Paramount, CA is seeking a Drill Operator to operate drill machines for the manufacture of all types of fasteners. You will read blueprints, set up equipment, and ensure parts meet specifications.

Responsibilities include using micrometers/calipers, performing quality checks, detecting out-of-tolerance conditions, recording data, and maintaining a safe work area. If issues arise, adjust controls, perform trial runs, troubleshoot cutters, lay out parts for continuous machining,

Qualifications

• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Operates up to two drill machines to produce machined parts according to blueprints, specifications and/or special instructions.
• Starts and operates machine operation to detect out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls and machine as required.
• Operates machine on trial run to check accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers and gauges and perform SPC
• Recognizes and remedies minor machine malfunctioning or cutting action of tools. Major discrepancies are reported to supervisor.
• Identifies, disassembles, and determines corrective action required to repair work or broken parts.
• Checks tooling and reworks as needed to keep machine running.
• Lays out parts for successive and continuous machining operations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot cutters and fingers. Tooling necessary for setup and operation.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards, by following blueprints or work instructions.

Skills

Read drawings

Measure dimensions

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Basic Purpose and Objective

Drill Operator operates drill machines for the manufacture of all types of fasteners.

Basic Purpose and Objective

Drill Operator operates drill machines for the manufacture of all types of fasteners.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates up to two drill machines to produce machined parts according to blueprints, specifications and/or special instructions.
• Starts and operates machine operation to detect out-of-tolerance machining and adjust controls and machine as required.
• Operates machine on trial run to check accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Checks parts for conformance to specifications using micrometers, calipers and gauges and perform SPC
• Recognizes and remedies minor machine malfunctioning or cutting action of tools. Major discrepancies are reported to supervisor.
• Identifies, disassembles, and determines corrective action required to repair work or broken parts.
• Checks tooling and reworks as needed to keep machine running.
• Lays out parts for successive and continuous machining operations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot cutters and fingers. Tooling necessary for setup and operation.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards, by following blueprints or work instructions.

Job Description

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• Reads blueprint or job order for product specification such as dimensions, tolerance, number, or parts to be checked.
• Performs record keeping, data entry, housekeeping, and follows safety regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills And Formal Training Requirements/Experience

• Able to read, comprehend, and execute directions from mechanical drawings.
• Able to measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.