About this role

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To set up and operate drill presses of the numerically controlled type with manual or automatic tool changers, working under routine supervision.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Fixed center, radial, numerically controlled drill presses; tapes, drills, taps, reamers, mills, bar stock cutting tools, wrenches, pliers and miscellaneous hand tools; chucks, sleeves, jigs and fixtures; scales, calipers, rules, plug and caliper gauges, micrometers, indicators. Employee shall furnish the following tools: 6 verniers, 0-1 micrometer, 6 scale.

SOURCE OF SUPERVISION:

Foreman

WORKING PROCEDURE:

- Reads blueprints, job orders, sketches, tooling instructions and specifications.

- Loads work to machine table by hand or other methods.

- Levels and aligns piece or pieces to be drilled or machined and secures on machine table by means of clamps, bolts, vises and/or fixtures.

- Positions table to correspond with operational procedures.

- Occasionally lays out work for drilling or machining.

- Inserts proper tools in proper sequence in holders.

- Inserts programs. May adjust feeds and speeds of machine according to size of tools and materials of work piece to be produced in accordance with operational sheets.

- Starts machine and operates various controls to perform required operations.

- Finishes work to specified dimensions within the required tolerances.

- Determines when tools need sharpening.

- Checks dimensions of work, using measuring tools such as scales, calipers, rules, micrometers, indicators, gauges.

- Fulfills responsibility for dimensional and quality conformance of completed work to applicable specifications and quality standards.

- Unloads finished work by hand or other methods.

- Does simple burring to facilitate.

- As directed, assists with general maintenance and care of machine, greases and oils machine on a daily basis.

- Prepares work records and other allied paper work as required to carry out primary function.

- Keeps work area in clean, safe and orderly condition not including work generally performed by janitors.

- Performs all other tasks that may be required to carry out primary function