Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
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Career Description:Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces. |
Tasks:
- Sharpen cutting tools, using bench grinders.
- Verify conformance of machined work to specifications, using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and fixed and telescoping gauges.
- Study machining instructions, job orders, and blueprints to determine dimensional and finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, and tooling requirements.
- Select and set cutting speeds, feed rates, depths of cuts, and cutting tools according to machining instructions or knowledge of metal properties.
- Install tools in spindles.
- Change worn cutting tools, using wrenches.
- Position and secure workpieces on tables, using bolts, jigs, clamps, shims, or other holding devices.
- Move machine controls to lower tools to workpieces and to engage automatic feeds.
- Turn valves and direct flow of coolants or cutting oil over cutting areas.
- Operate single- or multiple-spindle drill presses to bore holes so that machining operations can be performed on metal or plastic workpieces.
- Establish zero reference points on workpieces, such as at the intersections of two edges or over hole locations.
- Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
- Lift workpieces onto work tables either manually or with hoists, or direct crane operators to lift and position workpieces.
- Lay out reference lines and machining locations on work, using layout tools, and applying knowledge of shop math and layout techniques.
- Perform minor assembly, such as fastening parts with nuts, bolts, and screws, using power tools and hand tools.
- Verify that workpiece reference lines are parallel to the axis of table rotation, using dial indicators mounted in spindles.
- Operate tracing attachments to duplicate contours from templates or models.
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Knowledge:
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Skills:
- Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
- Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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Abilities:
- Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
- Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
- Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Work Activities:
- Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
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Interests:
- Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Second Interest High-Point - Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness
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Work Styles:
- Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
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Work Values:
- Moral Values - Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
- Independence - Workers on this job do their work alone.
- Activity - Workers on this job are busy all the time.
- Company Policies and Practices - Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
- Supervision, Human Relations - Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
- Support-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Supervision, Technical - Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well.
- Security - Workers on this job have steady employment.
- Advancement - Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement.
- Working Conditions-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
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Education Information:
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic are a part of the Manufacturing career cluster. The careers in this cluster include planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance and manufacturing/process engineering.If you are a high school student, you will want to click here to visit Tennessee Pathways to download a program of study in the Manufacturing cluster.
What is a career cluster? The United States Department of Education recently established 16 broad Career Clusters that indentify groups of related occupations. Each cluster can be used as an organizing factor to assist students, administrators, teachers, parents and counselors in identifying interests and setting goals for the future.
Listed below are the Tennessee institutions that offer programs for Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic. More information & school links coming very soon.
Knoxville Tech Center
Morristown Tech
Jacksboro Tech Center
Oneida Tech Center
Crossville
Shelbyville Tech Center
Hartsville Tech Center
Murfreesboro Tech
Nashville Tech Center
Hohenwald Tech Center
Memphis Tech Center
Jackson Tech Center
Newbern Tech Center
Dickson Tech Center
Cleveland State CC
Pellissippi State CC
Northeast State
Nashville State CC
Jackson State CC
Chattanooga
Southwest Tennessee
Tennessee State Univ
University of Memphis
UT-Knox
Salary:
| 10% | 25% | Median- 50% | 75% | 90% | |
| TN Annual | $21,180 | $23,640 | $27,490 | $31,480 | $36,610 |
| US Annual | $19,770 | $24,160 | $30,240 | $38,130 | $48,200 |
*Some salaries are listed at an hourly rate. Those that include a single dollar amount are considered hourly wage.
Wage and salary data provided by:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tennessee Department of Labor website
- TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development website
- Bureau of Economic Analysis website
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