How do they match: Machinists

  • Precision Instrument Maker
  • Precision Machine Operator
  • Precision Machinist
  • Printing Press Machinist

  • 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.

  • Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  • Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  • Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  • 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.

  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
  • Operate cutting equipment.