How do they match: Machinists

  • Instrument Repairer
  • Machine Repair Person

  • 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.

  • Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products.
  • Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  • 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.
  • Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
  • Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.

  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Dispose of trash or waste materials.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Sort recyclable materials.
  • Test materials, solutions, or samples.