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Overview
Boring machine operators prepare, run and maintain spindle machines that use a boring bar and rotary cutting tool to enlarge existing holes in metal workpieces.
In job descriptions, look for machine setup, boring bars, spindle machines, cutting tools, workpiece clamping, measurements, tolerances, coolant, tool wear and routine machine maintenance.
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Boring machine operators work in metal machining settings where an existing hole must be enlarged accurately. The work involves setting the machine, securing the workpiece, selecting the boring bar, running the cut and checking measurements.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes machine setup, reading work instructions, tool selection, tolerances, measurement checks, coolant use, tool wear and basic maintenance of spindle machines.
Salary context
Salary context depends on material type, tolerance demands, machine complexity, shift patterns, setup responsibility and whether the role includes inspection, tool changes or maintenance beyond routine operation.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward CNC machine operation, tool setting, quality inspection, production supervision or specialist machining work with tighter tolerances and more complex components.
Good to know
Check whether adverts specify manual or CNC machines, hole sizes, metals, tolerances, measuring tools and setup duties. These details show whether the job is simple operation or skilled machining.
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This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4032.00
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Alternative labels
boring machine setter
multiple-spindle vertical boring mill set-up operator
automatic boring technician
automatic boring machine operator
vertical boring machine operative
horizontal boring machine operative
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drilling and boring machine operator
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bore press operator for metal
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multiple-spindle vertical boring mill set-up tender
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bore mill operator
automatic borer machine operator
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Occupation group
Metal working machine tool setters and operators (7223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0e09c42d-bff2-4c35-8e1f-639a6dddaa5d |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7223.1 |
| ISCO group | 7223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |