How do they match: Machinists

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.
Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products.
Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
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.

Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
Advise others on ways to improve processes or products.
Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
Conduct test runs of production equipment.
Create diagrams or blueprints for workpieces or products.
Design tools, fixtures, or other devices for production equipment.
Determine metal or plastic production methods.
Install mechanical components in production equipment.
Maintain production or processing equipment.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
Program equipment to perform production tasks.

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