Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.

• Boring-Machine Operator
• Boring-Machine Operator, Production
• Boring-Machine Set-Up Operator, Jig
• Boring-Mill Set-Up Operator, Horizontal
• Chamfering-Machine Operator I
• Chamfering-Machine Operator II
• Choke Reamer
• Collet Driller
• Countersinker
• Dice Maker
• Drill Press Tender
• Drill-Press Operator
• Drill-Press Operator, Printed Circuit Boards
• Drill-Press Set-Up Operator, Multiple Spindle
• Drill-Press Set-Up Operator, Radial
• Drill-Press Set-Up Operator, Radial, Tool
• Drill-Press Set-Up Operator, Single Spindle
• Driller
• Driller And Broacher
• Driller-And-Reamer, Automatic
• Drilling-Machine Operator, Automatic
• Pinner, Printed Circuit Boards
• Reaming-Machine Tender
• Stab Setter And Driller
• Tapper II
• Tapper Operator
• Trade Marker

• Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
• Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
• Install tools in spindles.
• Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
• Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists, or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
• Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
• Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
• Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.
• Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models.
• Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, and screws, using power tools and hand tools.
• Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.
• Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
• Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.
• Study machining instructions, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional and finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements.
• Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.
• Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed and telescoping gauges.
• Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
• install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
• lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
• load or unload material or workpiece into machinery
• measure, weigh, or count products or materials
• move or fit heavy objects
• operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
• operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
• read blueprints
• read production layouts
• read technical drawings
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• recognize characteristics of metals
• set up computer numerical control machines
• set up production equipment or machinery
• signal directions or warnings to coworkers
• understand machine setup instructions
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use hand or power tools
• use precision measuring tools or equipment