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drilling machine operator

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Drilling machine operators set up, program and control drilling machines, designed to drill holes in workpieces using a computer-controlled, rotary-cutting, multipointed cutting tool, inserted into the workpiece axially. They read drilling machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the drilling controls, such as the depth of drills or the rotation speed.

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Competences
54
Groups
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Essential
20
Optional
34

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 7 competences

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CAM software

Different tools for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.

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CAD software

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

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Scope note
CAD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features. For example, CADD systems enable an engineer or architect to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
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CADD software

The computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) is the use of computer technology for design and design documentation. CAD software replaces manual drafting with an automated process.

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Scope note
CADD software should be differentiated from computer-aided design (CAD) software. CADD systems are CAD systems with additional drafting features enabling the user to insert size annotations and other notes into a design.
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CAE software

The software to perform computer-aided engineering (CAE) analysis tasks such as Finite Element Analysis and Computional Fluid Dynamics.

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quality and cycle time optimisation

The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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statistical process control

Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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operate drilling equipment

Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.

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consult technical resources

Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.

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dispose of cutting waste material

Dispose of possibly hazardous waste material created in the cutting process, such as swarf, scrap and slugs, sort according to regulations, and clean up workplace.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances

Understand and assess the models and symbolic language of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) systems indicating engineering tolerances.

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monitor automated machines

Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds. If necessary, record and interpret data on the operating conditions of installations and equipment in order to identify abnormalities.

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operate precision measuring equipment

Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.

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perform test run

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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remove inadequate workpieces

Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.

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supply machine

Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use CAM software

Use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programmes to control machinery and machine tools in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation as part of the manufacturing processes of workpieces.

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Optional knowledge 20 competences

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Sector-specific

15 competences
ferrous metal processing

Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.

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manufacturing of daily use goods

The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice. These products include protective safety equipment, drawing equipment, stamps, umbrellas, cigarette lighters, baskets, candles, and many other miscellaneous articles.

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manufacturing of doors from metal

The manufacture of metal doors, windows and their frames, shutters and gates, and the metal room partitions for floor attachment.

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manufacturing of heating equipment

The manufacture of electrical ovens and water heaters by metalworking processes.

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manufacturing of light metal packaging

The manufacture of tins and cans for food products, collapsible tubes and boxes, and of metallic closures.

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manufacturing of metal assembly products

The manufacture of rivets, washers and similar non-threaded products, screw machine products, screws, nuts and similar threaded products.

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manufacturing of metal containers

The manufacture of reservoirs, tanks and similar containers of metal, of types normally installed as fixtures for storage or manufacturing use. The manufacture of metal containers for compressed or liquefied gas.

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manufacturing of metal structures

The production of metal structures for construction.

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manufacturing of sports equipment

The manufacture of products and equipment used for both outdoor and indoor sports activities, such as balls, rackets, ski's, surfboards, fishing, hunting, skating or fitness centre equipment.

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manufacturing of steam generators

The manufacture of steam or other vapour generators, the manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators: condensers, economisers, superheaters, steam collectors and accumulators. The manufacture of nuclear reactors, parts for marine or power boilers. Also the production of pipe system construction comprising further processing of tubes generally to make pressure pipes or pipe systems together with the associated design and construction work.

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manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers

The manufacture of pails, cans, drums, buckets, boxes, through metalworking processes.

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manufacturing of tools

The manufacture of knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances, hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers etc. The manufacture of non-power-driven agricultural hand tools, saws and saw blades, including circular saw blades and chainsaw blades. The manufacture of interchangeable tools for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools: drills, punches, milling cutters etc. The manufacture of press tools, moulding boxes and moulds (except ingot moulds), vices and clamps, and blacksmiths’ tools: forges, anvils etc.

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manufacturing of weapons and ammunition

The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas guns and pistols, and war ammunition. Also the manufacture of hunting, sporting or protective firearms and ammunition and of explosive devices such as bombs, mines and torpedoes.

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trigonometry

The subdiscipline of mathematics which explores relationships among angles and lengths of triangles.

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types of metal manufacturing processes

Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.

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Cross-sector

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cutting technologies

The variety of cutting technologies, such as software or mechanics, guiding cutting processes through lasering, sawing, milling etc.

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electrical engineering

The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

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geometry

Branch of mathematics related to questions of shape, size, relative position of figures and the properties of space.

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mechanics

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

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types of metal

Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.

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Optional skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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connect equipment to wellheads

Install equipment. Connect equipment to wellheads.

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maintain mechanical equipment

Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair vehicles meant for cargo, passengers, farming and landscaping.

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monitor stock level

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

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advise on machinery malfunctions

Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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mark processed workpiece

Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.

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procure mechanical machinery

Procure adequate machinery. Research the market to find the best machinery, staying within budget limits, and negotiate the purchase. Maintain records.

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program a CNC controller

Set up the desired product design in the CNC controller of the CNC machine for product manufacturing.

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record production data for quality control

Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.

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supply machine with appropriate tools

Supply the machine with the necessary tools and items for a particular production purpose. Monitor the stock and replenish when needed.

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tend CNC drilling machine

Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

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work ergonomically

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

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