Job Description:

• 1) Sets up and operates single-spindle drill press to perform such machining operations as drilling, countersinking, spot-facing, and tapping holes in metal workpieces, according to specifications, tooling instructions, standard charts, and knowledge of machining procedures: Reads blueprint or job order and tooling instructions for specifications, such as hole locations and size, feed rates, cutting speeds, and cutting tools to be used.

• 2) Secures specified tool in spindle.

• 3) Lifts workpiece manually or with hoist, places it in fixture or jig or on machine table, and secures it with clamps or holds it in position under spindle.

• 4) Moves controls to set cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut.

• 5) Engages power or automatic feed or manually operates feed lever to feed tool to specified depth in workpiece.

• 6) Turns valve handle to start flow of coolant against tool and workpiece or dips tool in cutting oil prior to mounting.

• 7) Verifies conformance of machined workpieces to specifications, using such measuring instruments as calipers, micrometers, and fixed gauges.

• 8) May position and secure drilling jig to guide cutting tool.

• 9) May tilt table or spindle to machine holes at specified angles.

• 10) May work on nonmetallic materials.

• 11) May measure, mark, scribe, and center punch workpieces to mark hole locations.