How do they match: Machinists

  • Production 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.

  • Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products.
  • Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
  • Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
  • Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
  • Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.

  • 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.
  • Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Measure materials to mark reference points, cutting lines, or other indicators.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.
  • Program equipment to perform production tasks.