About the role
Machinists work in the manufacturing industry shaping metal and other materials through milling. They use CNC machines (Computer Numerical Control) to create parts with high precision. Education as an industrial technician or equivalent vocational training is common for machinists.Responsibilities
Machinists program and set up CNC machines to manufacture components according to drawings. They monitor the manufacturing process and ensure that the final product meets quality requirements. Maintenance of machines and tools as well as material handling are also part of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Machinists must have good knowledge in reading drawings and metrology. They use tools such as cutting tools, measuring instruments, and CAD/CAM software. The ability to be precise, problem-solving, and understanding the properties of materials are important skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are programmering, ritningsläsning and skärande bearbetning.