Horisontal Boring Mills

**Purpose**

**Requirements**:
**- Grade 10+
- Or Trade tested
- 3 years’ post apprentice experience

**SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Working experience on different types of Boring Mills.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and Vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specification.
- Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Set up, adjust, and operate all the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process
- Make use of drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances.
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
- Lay out, measure, and mark metal items to machine work pieces.
- Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Check workpieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated and cooled.
- Position and fasten workpieces.
- Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Confer with engineering, supervisory, and manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
- Establish work procedures for the fabricating of new items needed to construct a valve.
- Evaluate procedures, and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency and adaptability to setup and production.
- Set up and prepare work pieces for brazing, heat-treating, and welding.