Machinist

/məˈʃɪnɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who operates and repairs machines, especially in a manufacturing setting.

The machinist carefully calibrated the lathe to ensure precision in the production of the parts.

A skilled worker who fabricates or repairs metal parts and machines.

After completing his apprenticeship, he became a full-time machinist at the local factory.

A person who designs, makes, or modifies machine tools.

The machinist was responsible for creating custom attachments for the milling machine.

From machine + -ist

machinist's tools

The tools specifically used by machinists such as lathes, mills, and drills.

CNC machinist

A machinist who specializes in computer numerical control machines.

machine

An apparatus using mechanical power to perform specific tasks.

machinery

Machines collectively or the workings of machines.

A term indicating a very skilled machinist.

That guy is a real 'machining whiz' in the shop.

Referring to someone who works with machines but not necessarily professionally.

He's a bit of a 'gearhead', always tinkering with engines.