Machinists
Civilian:
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.
Military:
Sometimes when engines or machines break down, the parts needed to repair them are not available. In these cases, the broken parts must be repaired or new ones made. Machinists make and repair metal parts for engines and all types of machines. They operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
Job Titles
- 4-Slide Operator
- Aircraft Machinist
- Auto Machinist
- Automation Technician
- Automotive Machinist
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $38,520
- Military:
- $46,196
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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