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Fitters and Machinists

• A machinist is a person who uses machine tools to make or modify parts, primarily metal parts.
• They are a skilled worker who can efficiently operate all standard machine tools, read drawings, use precision measuring instruments and use hand tools.
• This is accomplished by using machine tools to cut away excess material.
• Machinists have a thorough knowledge of many kinds of machine tools. They increasingly use computer numerically controlled machines.
• Because machining technology is changing quickly, machinists must constantly learn new techniques and learn how to operate new machines.
•  In addition to metal, the parts may be made of many other kinds of materials, such as plastic or wood products.
• The goal of these cutting operations is to produce a part that conforms to a set of specifications, usually in the form of engineering drawings commonly known as blueprints.
• A fitter refers to a person who assembles mechanical parts together to manufacture a mechanical device.
• Most machinists work in manufacturing industries or in small machine shops. They are employed in plants that produce machinery for a variety of industries or transportation equipment such as motor vehicles or aerospace products.