How do they match: Machinists

  • Tool Machinist
  • Tool Maker
  • Tool Room Machinist
  • Tool and Die Machinist
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Toolmaker
  • Toolroom Machinist
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • Carbide Operator
  • Computer Numerical Control Operator
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Operator
  • Four-Slide Operator
  • Machine Operator
  • Precision Machine Operator
  • Set-Up Operator
  • Utility Operator

  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

  • Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  • Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
  • Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
  • Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
  • Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions, for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design.

  • Operate cutting equipment.
  • Operate grinding equipment.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
  • Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.