How do they match: Machinists

  • Instrument Repairer
  • Instrument Maker
  • Instrument Maker Apprentice
  • Instrument Maker and Repairer
  • Electrical Instrument Maker
  • Machine Repair Person
  • Precision Instrument Maker

  • 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.

  • Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.

  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.