109 Senior Machinist Jobs Nationwide
Machinists operate automatic or computer operated equipment that produce metal parts. Machinists must know how to set up and tear down the machines. In addition, the items produced must be checked for defects. Examples of products made by machinists include bolts, titanium screws for orthopedics, hydraulic parts and anti-lock brakes.
Skillset: Machinists must have mechanical and technical skills to operate the equipment. They must pay attention to detail as the products need to perfectly match the blue prints. Math and computer skills are necessary to operate the computer assisted drafting programs (CAD), computer assisted manufacturing programs (CAM) and computer numeric controlled machine tools (CNC).
Education: Preparation to become a machinist starts in high school. Prospective machinists should take trigonometry, geometry, metalworking and drafting classes in high school. Some machinists attend vocational or technical schools. The next step is an apprenticeship that can last up to five years.
Career Path: Apprenticeships can be completed while attending vocational school. Completing certification programs open up more job opportunities for machinists than those who are uncertified.
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