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

Course Advisor, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter, Operator, or Tender in the United States. As a key part of the team, you will set up and operate drilling machines to shape metal and plastic workpieces. Key responsibilities include verifying workpiece alignment and changing tools as needed. Applicants should have strong monitoring, control, and critical thinking skills. Familiarity with CNC software and tools like Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink work pieces.
Install tools in spindles.
Verify workpiece reference lines with dial indicators.
Change worn cutting tools.
Observe operations and detect problems.
Establish zero reference points on workpieces.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Monitoring

Active Listening

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

SAP

Computerized numerical control (CNC) software

Automated inventory software

Job description

Metal and Plastic Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter, Operator, or Tender

Example of Drilling & Boring Machine Operator Job Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

Responsibilities

Install tools in spindles.
Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.
Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.

Skills

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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