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single spindle drill-press set-up operator
A professional who 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. Respnsibilities include:
- 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.
- Secures specified tool in spindle.
- 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.
- Moves controls to set cutting speed, feed rate, and depth of cut.
- Engages power or automatic feed or manually operates feed lever to feed tool to specified depth in workpiece.
- Turns valve handle to start flow of coolant against tool and workpiece or dips tool in cutting oil prior to mounting.
- Verifies conformance of machined workpieces to specifications, using such measuring instruments as calipers, micrometers, and fixed gauges.
- May position and secure drilling jig to guide cutting tool.
- May tilt table or spindle to machine holes at specified angles.
- May work on nonmetallic materials.
- May measure, mark, scribe, and center punch workpieces to mark hole locations.
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