machinist
Precision parts craftsman
A machinist is a person who operates machine tools—lathes, milling machines, grinders—to shape metal or other materials into precise parts.
The work requires reading blueprints, measuring tolerances, and setting up equipment.
Machinists work in manufacturing plants, repair shops, and tool-and-die operations: The machinist cut the replacement gear to exact specifications.
Rotating shaping machine
- millingProcessing grain mechanically
- drillingHole-making by rotation
- boringFailing to engage interest
- threadingPassing strand through opening
turning · grinding · tapping · facing · knurling · broaching · reaming · shaping
Rotating shaping machine
- forgeFurnace for shaping metal
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
- castingShaping through liquid form
brazing · riveting · sheetmetal · fabrication · annealing · tempering · grinding · polishing
Throw carelessly or informally
- spindleRotating rod for thread
- tailstockLathe component opposite headstock
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- turretProtruding fortified structure
jig · fixture · grinder · shaper · planer · saw · vise · collet
Millionth of a meter
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
inspection · measurement · gauge · quality · accuracy · specifications · prototyping · drafting
Crafter of implements
- diemakerCraftsman of stamping tools
- welderOne who fuses metals
- millwrightIndustrial equipment installer
- boilermakerBeer-and-shot pairing
Industrial production facility
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- productionMaking or generating something
- assemblyConstructing from components
- shiftMovement or work period
foreman · supervisor · union · blue-collar · safety · overalls · apprentice · journeyman
lathe
Rotating shaping machine
threading · turning · grinding · tapping · facing · knurling · broaching · reaming · shaping · planing
lathe
Rotating shaping machine
casting · brazing · riveting · sheetmetal · fabrication · annealing · tempering · grinding · polishing · metallurgy
chuck
Throw carelessly or informally
- spindleRotating rod for thread
- tailstockLathe component opposite headstock
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
turret · jig · fixture · grinder · shaper · planer · saw · vise · collet · arbor
micrometer
Millionth of a meter
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
blueprint · inspection · measurement · gauge · quality · accuracy · specifications · prototyping · drafting · CAD
toolmaker
Crafter of implements
- diemakerCraftsman of stamping tools
- welderOne who fuses metals
- millwrightIndustrial equipment installer
boilermaker · ironworker · steelworker · patternmaker · moldmaker
factory
Industrial production facility
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- productionMaking or generating something
- assemblyConstructing from components
shift · foreman · supervisor · union · blue-collar · safety · overalls · apprentice · journeyman · shop floor
taps
Light repeated touches
gauges · templates · file · chisel · hammer · reamer · punch · scribe · deburring · hardening
- metalworkersblacksmith, blacksmiths, silversmith, silversmiths, goldsmith
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- workersworkers, employee, employees, laborer, laborers
- craftspeoplepotter, weaver, blacksmith, artisan, potters
- apprenticeshipapprentice, trainee, intern, novice, mentee
- blue-collarblue collar, blue-collar, laborer, factory worker, construction worker
machinistunskilled laborer
Worker without specialized training
apprentice · novice · unskilled worker · trainee · helper
machinistartisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
blacksmith · woodworker · manual laborer · welder · carpenter
machinistengineer
Technical design professional
designer · draftsman · architect · product designer · production manager