How do they match: Machinists

  • Tool Machinist
  • Tool Maker
  • Tool Room Machinist
  • Tool and Die Machinist
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Toolmaker
  • Toolroom Machinist
  • Automation Technician
  • Fluid-Power Mechanic
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Mechanical Laboratory Technician
  • Test Technician

  • 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.

  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  • Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
  • 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, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

  • Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
  • Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.