Fabrication-2

The primary purpose of the fabricator is to drill and tap holes to the proper size for assembly of final product.  Holes are drilled, tapped, and/or punched as indicated by marking provided by layout.

• Fabricator will select piece from lot and read specifications for size of hole(s) to be drilled

• One at a time the fabricator will select the appropriate bit and insert in drill press

• • Process will be repeated until all required holes are drilled

  • For larger holes a hole saw is used instead of a bit

  • • • For some holes as many as three holes may have to be drilled – a pilot, then a little larger, then a final size

• After holes are drilled, operator will use countersink bit to deburr both sides of the piece

• After deburring, the fabricator selects the appropriate tap and taps all wholes that require threads as specified

• Occasionally some parts are run on the small punch press when several holes of the same size are required

• • This depends on the position of the holes and the thickness of the metal

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted

• Able to work on feet for extended periods of time

• Reliable mode of transportation