Drill press assembler-adjuster

ボールばんくみたてちょうせいこう

Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

A job that assembles parts constituting a drill press and adjusts it while confirming precision with calipers or dial gauges.

Description

Drill press assemblers-adjusters are technical roles responsible for assembling and precisely adjusting drill presses, a type of machine tool. Based on drawings, they sequentially assemble frames, motors, drive system components, feed mechanisms, etc., and use measuring instruments such as calipers and dial gauges to adjust spindle runout and clearances. After completion, they conduct test runs to verify drilling accuracy and uniformity of feed operations, and perform readjustments as necessary. Attention is also required for safety and health management in manufacturing lines and work environments.

Future Outlook

While the advancement of automation and IoT in manufacturing requires more advanced adjustment skills and digital skills, the demand for core assembly and adjustment tasks remains stable.

Personality Traits

Cooperative / Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / High concentration / Meticulous

Work Style

Contract employee / Factory work / Full-time employee / Shift work / Standing work

Career Path

Assembly and adjustment worker → Leader/group leader → Production technology engineer → Quality control staff → Factory manager

Required Skills

Precision measuring instrument operation / Reading mechanical drawings / Tool operation / Understanding assembly procedures

Recommended Skills

Basic mechatronics knowledge / Machine maintenance knowledge / Quality control techniques (QC) / Safety and health management

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because minute dimensional errors affect machine performance.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Due to handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because there are many routine tasks, and accuracy of procedures is valued more than innovative ideas.

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