How do they match: 51-4041.00

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.

Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
Advise clients about the materials being used for finished products.
Check work pieces to ensure that they are properly lubricated or cooled.
Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
Prepare working sketches for the illustration of product appearance.
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.
Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions, for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design.

Operate cutting equipment.
Operate grinding equipment.
Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
Operate welding equipment.
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.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
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.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

How do they match: Machinists