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Description
Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions. Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards. They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Apprentice machinist
- Automotive machinist
- Computer numerical control (CNC) machinist
- Electrical machinist
- Machinist
- Machinist apprentice
Main Duties
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations
- Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
- Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations
- Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
- Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
- May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
Workplaces
- Machine shops
- Machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies
Skills
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Operation and Control
- Troubleshooting
- Numeracy
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
Abilities
- Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion
- Rate Control
- Auditory Attention
- Control of Settings
- Finger Dexterity
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
Similar Occupations
- Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations (72010)
- Tool and die makers (72101)
- Machining tool operators (94106)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
An employment outlook has not been assigned due to low levels of employment for this occupation in PEI.
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | N/A | $22.14 | N/A |
| Canada | $20.00 | $28.85 | $40.00 |
Training
There are no known training programs for this occupation in PEI. If you are aware of a local training program, please contact us.
More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.