Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates multiple-spindle boring and trimming machine to bore vertical or horizontal holes and trim or miter ends of stock used in furniture manufacturing: Reads work specifications to determine location, angles, depth, diameter, and number of holes to bore in stock and cuts to be made by saws.

• 2) Installs specified bits in spindle chucks, using wrench.

• 3) Adjusts chucks for location specified, using handtools and pattern stock.

• 4) Attaches holders, jigs, or stops, and adjusts pneumatic clamps with handtools.

• 5) Removes pattern and starts boring heads and saws.

• 6) Positions stock under clamps and against stops on machine bed, and depresses pedal or turns automatic cycle lever to activate machine to clamp, bore, trim, and release stock.

• 7) Periodically verifies accuracy of setup by comparing trimmed and bored stock with pattern stock, using caliper, square, or tape measure.

• 8) May operate machine that trims or miters only one end of wooden stock and be designated Single-End-Trimming-And-Boring-Machine Operator.