Machinist
A machinist is a tradesperson or trained professional who operates machine tools, and has the ability to set up tools such as milling machines, grinders, lathes, and drilling machines.
Machinist, operating a metal lathe | |
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
Occupation type | Vocational |
Activity sectors | Industrial manufacturing |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Patience, steady hand, ability to read plans, attention to detail, physically strong |
Education required | Industrial Training Institute, Apprenticeship |
Fields of employment | Industrial manufacturing |
Related jobs | Millwright |
A competent machinist should have a well-developed mechanical aptitude, the ability to correctly use precision measuring instruments, interpret blueprints, and a working knowledge of the proper parameters required for successfully utilizing the various tools commonly used in machining operations.
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