How do they match: Machinists

  • Tool and Die Machinist
  • Tool and Die 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.

  • Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
  • 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.
  • Install experimental parts or assemblies, such as hydraulic systems, electrical wiring, lubricants, or batteries into machines or mechanisms.
  • Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.

  • Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.