Explore the Skilled Trades

A General Machinist cuts, shapes and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing. Specifically, a General Machinist:

• reads and interprets complex engineering drawings and work-process documentation

• cuts, shapes, and finishes metal to make precision machined parts and components

• sets up and operates both conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills

• performs work-in-process measuring or checking using specialized and precision tools and equipment