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Document Machinist Overview

Machinists possess the knowledge and abilities to set up and operate machines that cut or grind metal and other materials into products with precise dimensions. These machines include lathes, milling machines, saws, grinding machines, drilling machines and boring machines.

Machinists work from drawings, specifications and their own measurements to calculate dimensions, tolerances and types of fit. They must be knowledgeable about the properties of metal, plastic, rubber and composite materials.

Precise measurements are critical to machinists’ work. Machinists operate conventional and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) ... Complete Description

GearTrade Skills

on the job practical skills
  • Operates power saws.
  • Sets up power saws.
  • Operates drill presses.
  • Organizes work.
  • Maintains machines and tooling.
  • Sets up CNC machines.
  • Sets up lathes.
  • Processes material.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Operates lathes.

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  • bearing extractor
  • buffing wheels
  • safety boots
  • brushes
  • goggles/safety glasses
  • hand protection
  • eye wash station
  • chisels (flat cold, diamond, round nose, cape, side)
  • protective head gear
  • dust mask
  • arbour press
  • safety barrier tapes
  • fire hoses
  • fire extinguishers
  • hearing protectors
  • first aid station
  • respirators
  • face shield
  • Allen keys

Text treeTerminology

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  • Block D Lathes
  • knurling
  • boring
  • ANSI
  • heat treatment
  • spot facing
  • PPE
  • trepanning
  • NDT
  • Block C Drill Presses
  • ASME
  • Block F Saws
  • CMM
  • CNC
  • tapping
  • mill
  • Block H Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines
  • chamfer
  • M Codes
  • HSS

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Most Important Skills: Document Use, Numeracy, Critical Thinking More

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General Wage

  • Average - $20.00
  • Minimum - $13.00
  • Maximum - $28.00

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