Machinists
Code: 51-4041.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
CNC Machinist (Computer Numeric Controlled Machinist)
CNC Machinist (Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist)
Gear Machinist
Machine Repair Person
Machinist
Maintenance Machinist
Manual Lathe Machinist
Production Machinist
Tool Room Machinist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
- Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Machinists
Salaries for a Machinists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Machinists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Machinists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Machinists professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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