Hard Skills
IntermediateMetal Scarfing OperationsThe process of removing surface defects from metal slabs, blooms, or billets using oxy-fuel torches or mechanical scarfing machines to prepare material for further processing.
AdvancedBoring Machine Setup and OperationConfiguring and operating horizontal or vertical boring mills to enlarge existing holes or hollow out internal cylindrical surfaces to precise specifications.
IntermediatePrecision Measurement and GaugingThe ability to use calipers, micrometers, and bore gauges to verify that machined products meet strict engineering tolerances.
IntermediateTechnical Blueprint InterpretationReading and translating engineering drawings, symbols, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) into machining actions.
IntermediateMachine Maintenance and TroubleshootingPerforming routine checks, lubrication, and identifying mechanical or pneumatic issues in scarfing and boring equipment to prevent breakdown.