Drilling Machine Operator
どりりんぐましんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses general-purpose machine tools such as drill presses to perform drilling or pilot hole processing on metal parts. Responsible for tool selection, cutting condition settings, and quality inspections based on drawings.
Description
Drilling machine operators operate manual or semi-automatic drill presses to perform drilling on metal parts. They read drawings, select appropriate drill bits, set rotational speeds and feed rates, secure workpieces, handle chip removal, and conduct post-processing dimensional inspections. They also perform regular machine maintenance, tool changes, and coolant management to ensure safety and hygiene while maintaining high processing accuracy. They play an essential role in small-lot and prototype part processing, as well as reprocessing of repair parts.
Future Outlook
Due to the advancement of CNC and automation, demand for manual drilling machine operators is declining, but steady demand is expected in small-lot multi-variety production, as well as prototyping and repair fields.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Drilling Machine Operator → Drilling Machine Operator → Metal Processing Staff → Manufacturing Leader → Manufacturing Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cutting Condition Setting / Dimensional Measurement Inspection / Drill Operation / Tool Bit Selection
Recommended Skills
CAD Basics / CNC Basics / Hydraulics and Pneumatics Basics / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To maintain processing accuracy, even minute errors are not tolerated. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine work is the main focus, with few opportunities for new idea generation. |
Related Qualifications
- Machining Skills Certification
Aliases
- Drill Press Operator
- Hole Drilling Worker
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