Career Details
Machinist Technician
Set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools
Overview
Set up and operate a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically-controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools
What you'll do
- Work from blueprints, sketches or computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) files
- Set up, operate, and disassemble manual, automatic, and computer-numeric controlled (CNC) machine tools
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines
- Measure, examine, and test completed products for defects