Production & ManufacturingO*NET: 51-4041.00
Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
AI Risk Score
88/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
- Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Processing Information
Top skills
Operation and Control3.25/5
Critical Thinking3.12/5
Monitoring3.12/5
Operations Monitoring3.12/5
Active Listening3.00/5
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