Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders are responsible for the set up, operation, and maintain the machines used to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal and plastic.
Successful operators possess a wide knowledge base, mechanical skills used to maintain and repair their equipment, the design and layout of computer hardware such as circuit boards and chips, as well as an overall understanding of the production process.
To become a Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter, Operator, and Tender training at a vocational school or an associates degree is highly recommended. Be sure to check out the programs being offered in many locations.