Drill Operator

Summary Sets up and operates manual and automatic drills notchers and deburring equipment to perform all operations required to drill single or multiple holes in parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Set up and operate automatic drills to drill single or multiple holes in parts as specified on blue prints. Traverse and speed are specified. Select and install proper pilots for holding and centering parts. Adjust drill heads and air operated holding devices. Set up proper positioning fixtures. Change drills. Adjust equipment and chutes as required to meet specifications. Load work chute by hand.
• Set up and operate single and multiple-spindle bench drill presses to drill holes in parts as specified on blue prints. Use clamps and blocking to position and hold work. Use drill jigs when unusual accuracy is required. Drills are prescribed.
• Set up and operate notching equipment adjusting as required in blueprint.
• Deburr work as required.
• Make fixed gauge and visual check of first piece and subsequent periodic checks on work to minimize spoilage.
• Make routine machine checks on all equipment periodically or as required to insure proper functioning such as checking coolant level hydraulic oil level and greasing checks. Detect faulty operations or defective material. Report all unusual conditions to supervisor
• Work from blueprints
• Perform daily inspections on equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance per instructions for machine
• Record required information either in written or electronic form pertinent to production quality and time records.
• Perform any other job-related duties per direction of supervisor or lead person.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions responds to management direction.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants will be required to take Work Keys assessments to determine competency in the following areas:

Reading for Information Entry Level 3

Applied Mathematics Entry Level 3

Locating Information Entry Level 3

Observation Entry Level 3

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Work Keys Reading for Information - Level 3 reading materials include basic company policies procedures and announcements. They are short and simple with no extra information. Employees read the materials to find out what they should do. All the information they need is stated clearly and directly using easy words and straightforward sentences.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Work Keys for Applied Mathematics Level 3 problems can easily be translated from a word problem to a math equation. All the needed information is presented in a logical order and there is no extra information given.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Keys Locating Information Level 3 workplace graphics are elementary. They may be simple order forms bar graphs tables flowcharts maps instrument gauges or floor plans. At level 3 employees use one graphic at a time.

Work Keys Observation at Level 3 employees watch a straightforward procedure and remember it. The task is performed at a slow pace generally under the employees control and in a routine predictable manner. There are no extra details or distractions. Obvious hints or reminders prompt employees that the task needs to be done how and when it should be completed and whether it is done correctly.

Computer Skills

Certificates Licenses Registrations

Other Skills and Abilities Basic gauging and reading blueprints

Other Qualifications/Requirements

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.