Metal Machinist (First Class)

Overview

Metal Machinists (First Class) set up and operate machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications.

Day-to-day

• studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations, and machine settings
• fitting fabricated metal parts into products and assembling metal parts and subassemblies to produce machines and equipment
• checking fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
• setting guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, setting up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses
• forming metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
• cutting, threading, bending and installing hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
• diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines, and overhauling and repairing mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
• may erect machines and equipment on-site.

Considerations

• physically demanding.