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DEFINITION: A person that uses hand tools, machine tools (CNC machines, manual machines) to prototype/fabricate or make modifications to a part made of wood, metal, or plastic is a machinist.

RELATED OCCUPATIONAL TITLES: Under the machinist title there are several different subtitles can be given to a particular job. Operator and programmer are the two most common used names in industry. An operator is one who works on a production line and just pushes the start/stop button, loading parts in/out, and doing measurement checks throughout a part run. The more skilled machinist will generally have the title of Programmer. The Programmer creates the CAD/CAM model, sets up the machine and tools to run a specific job. Also ensures that program runs smoothly before passing it on to the operator(s). Some other titles that you may hear that fall under the two broad terms above are a mill hand, turning hand, die maker.

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