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Home > Explore Career Paths > Machinist |
Machinists make and repair material made out of metals such as steel and brass. They work with computerized equipment, milling machines, and lathes. The water industry uses many specialized machines and machine parts, so the machinists may:
• make custom replacement parts, such as unusual screws or bolt; • resurface the faces of metal pieces that must fit together perfectly, such as pump seals and valves throughout the water distribution system; • fabricate or balance pump blades and propellers. Education: Experience in a machine shop; on the job training; post-secondary educational training in a machine shop. Certificates, licenses: No Desirable traits and skills: Enjoys working with hands, equipment, and machinery; good attention to detail. For more information: Georgia Association of Water Professionals 2121 New Market Pkwy. Suite 144 Marietta, GA 30067 http://www.gawp.org The National Tooling and Machining Association 9300 Livingston Rd. Fort Washington, MD 20744 http://www.ntma.org The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 http://www.goiam.org |