How do they match: Machinists

  • Fitter
  • Metal Machinist
  • Instrument Maker and Repairer
  • Machine Fitter
  • Tool and Die Machinist
  • Tool and Die Maker

  • 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.

  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  • Establish work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.
  • Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  • Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
  • 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.

  • Determine metal or plastic production methods.
  • Operate metal or plastic forming equipment.
  • Prepare fabrics or materials for processing or production.