Machinists
Also called:
Machinist, Tool Room Machinist, Machine Operator, Machine Repair Person
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Aircraft Metals Technology Apprentice; Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman; Aircraft Metals Technology Helper; Aircraft Metals Technology Journeyman
Allied Trades Specialist
Machinist
Advanced Machinery Repairman; Machinery Repairman; Machinery Repairman Basic; NAMTS Outside Machinist
What they do:
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. 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.
On the job, you would:
- Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
- Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
- Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work.
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- put together small parts with your fingers
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- group things in different ways
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Initiative
- Integrity
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- Armchair Machinist software
- CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- CNC Mastercam
- CNC TurboCAD/CAM
Project management software
- Kentech Kipware PLN
- Kentech Kipware QTE
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some college or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$39,220
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
