Drill Operator (Metal Product Manufacturing)
どりるこう（きんぞくせいひんせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses drills and drill presses to perform precise hole drilling processing on metal products.
Description
Drill Operator (Metal Product Manufacturing) is a specialist who operates machine tools such as drills, drill presses, and machining centers to perform hole drilling and tapping at predetermined positions and dimensions on metal materials. Reads drawings, selects appropriate tools and cutting conditions, and verifies machining accuracy using measuring instruments while balancing productivity and quality. Works in factory production lines or parts processing steps, and is also responsible for periodic machine adjustments and maintenance.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing automation and IoT in manufacturing, demand for high-precision hole drilling processing will persist. The market value of drill operators with CNC technology and automation equipment knowledge will remain high going forward.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands skilled in fine work / High concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Career Path
Drill Operator → Machine Tool Operator → Quality Control → Production Engineering → Manufacturing Line Leader
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Drill Press Operation / Setting Cutting Conditions / Tool Grinding / Use of Measuring Instruments (Caliper, Micrometer)
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Basics / CNC Machining Operation / Machine Tool Maintenance / Tool Material Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Dimensional accuracy affects product quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Mostly independent work, with little need for advanced interpersonal coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily follows established procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Skill Test: Drill Press Operation (Grade 3-2)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Drill Machinist
- Hole Driller
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- CNC Operator
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