(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
96
|
Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists, or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces. |
94
|
Install tools in spindles. |
93
|
Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed and telescoping gauges. |
93
|
Study machining instructions, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional and finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements. |
90
|
Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties. |
90
|
Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems. |
89
|
Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds. |
87
|
Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices. |
86
|
Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches. |
85
|
Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces. |
82
|
Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, and screws, using power tools and hand tools. |
79
|
Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas. |
76
|
Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations. |
76
|
Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques. |
67
|
Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders. |
62
|
Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles. |
25
|
Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
71
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
57
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
48
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
48
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
48
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
47
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
47
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
47
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
42
|
Getting Information
|
39
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
39
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
38
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
36
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
36
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
33
|
Processing Information
|
30
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
30
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
28
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
28
|
Thinking Creatively
|
28
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
27
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
26
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
24
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
23
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
22
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
21
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
21
|
Interacting With Computers
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
19
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
18
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
17
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
15
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
12
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
12
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
10
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|