Drill Press Repair Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job that performs inspections, disassembly, adjustments, and parts replacement on drill presses, which are general-purpose machine tools, to maintain normal operating conditions.
Description
Drill press repair technicians handle regular inspections, disassembly, diagnosis, repair, and reassembly of general-purpose drill presses (drill presses) used in factories. They inspect parts wear, bearing play, and feed mechanism malfunctions using measuring tools, and perform bearing and gear replacements, lubrication optimization, and machine precision adjustments. They need to read mechanical drawings and understand proper torque management and clearance design. To minimize manufacturing line downtime and ensure safety, they collaborate with operators and other maintenance staff and provide feedback to preventive maintenance plans.
Future Outlook
With the automation of manufacturing and the adoption of IoT, the acquisition of smart maintenance technologies will be required, but due to the shortage of veteran technicians, stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Night Maintenance / On-site Repair / Shift Work
Career Path
Maintenance Staff → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Team Leader → Equipment Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Bearing Maintenance / Mechanical Drawing Interpretation / Parts Replacement Technology / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Basic Knowledge of Metal Processing / English (Manual Reading) / PLC Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the ability to logically identify the cause of the faulty location is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to not overlook wear or looseness in tiny parts. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are essential to quickly and accurately address various failure symptoms. |
Related Qualifications
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test Grade 2
- Mechanical Maintenance Skills Test Grade 3
Aliases
- Drill Press Maintenance Technician
- Drill Press Repair Technician
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