Radial Drill Press Set Up Operator: A description for the radial drill press set up operator job

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Radial Drill Press Set Up Operator – Sets up and operates radial drill press to perform drilling and other machining operations, for example boring, reaming, and tapping holes in metal workpieces, for example castings, forgings, and weldments, according to specifications, machining instructions, and knowledge of machining: Studies specifications and machining instructions, for example job order, blueprint, process sheet, or layout on workpiece, to determine hole locations and size and setup requirements, including tooling, feed rates, and cutting speeds. Plans sequence of operation, determines suitable work holding arrangement, and fastens holding fixture or jig on machine base to hold workpiece and guide cutting tool. Lifts workpiece manually or with hoist and positions and secures it on machine base or in fixture or jig with clamps and bolts. Verifies position with surface gauges and height gauges. Selects cutting tool, installs it in machine spindle, and moves controls to set cutting speeds and feed rates, according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties. Operates controls to swing radial arm over workpiece, position cutting tool over hole center location, engage power feed, and to advance tool into workpiece. Turns valve handle to start flow of cutting oil and coolant against cutting tool and workpiece. Observes machining operation and periodically verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications, using measuring instruments, for example telescoping gauges, dial indicators, and micrometers. May also measure, mark, and scribe reference lines and hole locations on workpiece, according to blueprint, using layout tools, for example rule, divider, and scriber, applying knowledge of shop mathematics and layout techniques. May also operate universal-type machine, computing and setting angles of tilting spindle. May also work on nonmetallic materials. May also sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinder.

Job industry: machine shop

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