How do they match: Machinists

  • Machinists

  • Machine Fitter
  • Machine Operator
  • Machine Repair Person
  • Machinist
  • Machinist Apprentice
  • Aircraft Machinist
  • Auto Machinist
  • Automotive Machinist
  • Automotive Machinist Apprentice
  • CNC Machine Operator
  • CNC Machinist
  • CNC Lathe Machinist
  • CNC Mill Machinist
  • CNC Swiss Machinist
  • Computer Numeric Controlled Machinist
  • Computer Numeric Controlled Lathe Machinist
  • Computer Numeric Controlled Mill Machinist
  • Computer Numeric Controlled Swiss Machinist
  • Computer Numerical Control Machinist
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Operator
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Lathe Machinist
  • Computer Numerically Controlled Mill Machinist
  • Conventional Machinist
  • Deck Engineer
  • Electrical Machinist
  • Experimental Machinist
  • Gear Machinist
  • Geothermal Heat Pump Machinist
  • Hydroelectric Component Machinist
  • Lab Machinist
  • Laboratory Machinist
  • Lathe Machinist
  • Maintenance Machinist
  • Manual Machinist
  • Manual Lathe Machinist
  • Metal Machinist
  • Outside Machinist
  • Outside Machinist Apprentice
  • Precision Machine Operator
  • Precision Machinist
  • Printing Press Machinist
  • Production Machinist
  • Set-Up Machinist
  • Tool and Die Machinist
  • Tool and Die Maker
  • Tool Machinist
  • Tool Room Machinist
  • Toolroom Machinist
  • Turret Lathe Machinist
  • Wind Turbine 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.

  • Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  • 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.
  • Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
  • Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
  • 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.
  • Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • 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.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  • Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.

  • Assemble machine tools, parts, or fixtures.
  • Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
  • Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.