Job description
The machinist is responsible for setting up and operating a variety of machining equipment—including conventional, special-purpose, and CNC machines—to fabricate and assemble metal and non-metal parts. Key duties include interpreting specifications, measuring and marking materials, selecting and securing tools and fixtures, and regulating machining parameters such as speed, feed, and coolant flow.
The machinist monitors operations for precision, performs trial runs, verifies finished components, and ensures assemblies meet dimensional and alignment standards.