Miller Job Descriptions |
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Millers, also known as
turners, work with lathes and drilling machines to make
precision parts for industry. They work mainly with metal
blocks or 'stocks' to produce everything from small engine
screws for vehicle manufacturers to large turbine rotors
used in aerospace engineering. As a miller, you would use various machine tools, ranging in size from bench-mounted equipment to production machines. Your basic machine tool would be the lathe. Many of its features are built into the design of your other tools like drills, borers, shapers and grinders.
Your main tasks would include: · working out lathe speeds, and cutting and drilling sequences · setting tolerance levels in line with job instructions · placing the 'stock' securely into the lathe ready for machining · making sure all safety guards are in place · monitoring the lathe during operation · making slight adjustments to the machine, such as the cutting angle, as the 'stock' is machined down to the exact specification · checking that machined items meet quality standards · Carrying out basic maintenance checks on machines to make sure they are running properly. Key Skills · good practical ability and hand-to-eye coordination · attention to detail and the ability to work to a high degree of accuracy · the ability to read engineering drawings and instructions · good numerical skills to work out cutting speeds and times · an understanding of the properties of materials · keyboard and computer skills · the ability to concentrate for long periods · An awareness of health and safety issues. |
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