Radial Arm Drill Operator

Job Description

Temperature controlled Environment - Monday - Friday 6am - 4:30pm Radial drill operator sets up, operates, and maintains industrial radial drilling machines to drill, tap, bore, or ream holes in metal components based on blueprints and technical specifications. They are responsible for aligning heavy work pieces, selecting appropriate tools, monitoring machining precision, and inspecting finished parts using precision tools

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation:
  Operate radial drill machines to perform drilling, tapping, and reaming operations, often on large or heavy metal parts.
• Setup and Alignment:
  Position, align, and secure work pieces on the table, often using hoists and cranes to lift heavy components.
• Technical Interpretation:
  Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine specific hole locations, sizes, and tolerances.
• Tooling Selection:
  Choose and install proper drill bits, taps, and cutters for the specific material and job requirements.
• Quality Inspection:
  Use measuring instruments like calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify that finished parts meet specifications.
• Maintenance & Safety:
  Perform routine maintenance on machinery and adhere strictly to safety guidelines to prevent accidents in a production environment.
• Required
  
  Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience:
    
    Prior manufacturing or machine operator experience is often required.
  • Technical
    
    Skills:
    
    Ability to read blueprints and use, for example, Mitutoyo micrometers and Starrett calipers.
  • Mechanical Aptitude:
    Strong understanding of machinery and tools.
  • Physical Stamina:
    Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy materials.

Meet Your Recruiter

Christy Wylie
Staffing Manager

Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American Staff Corp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.

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