Machinists at My Next Move for Veterans

Machinists

Also called: Journeyman Machinist, Machine Operator, Machinist, Tool Room Machinist

In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.

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 or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
design

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving