setting up and operating a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments; fabricating and modifying parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.      4

Extensive experience of XX years in calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers; machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.                       4

Skilled in studying sample parts, blueprints, drawings, and engineering information in order to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products, and determine product dimensions and tolerances; selecting the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in the preparation of machinery work.                                  6

Adept in dismantling machines or equipment, using hand tools and power tools, in order to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed; establishing the work procedures for fabricating new structural products, using a variety of metalworking machines.                         1

Adroit in supporting metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics; operating equipment to verify operational efficiency; installing repaired parts into equipment, or installing new equipment.                   1