Conventional machinist vs machinist mate

Differences between conventional machinist and machinist mate duties and responsibilities

Conventional machinist example responsibilities.

• Produce various parts according to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills drills, grinders and horizontal and vertical mills.
• Machine jigs and fixtures for small electronics assembly.
• Attend Fullerton college for CNC machining, Mastercam programing, Solidworks, and Autocad.
• Utilize various tools - calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and others gauges.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, broaching machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Work closely with management and engineering staff to ensure efficient and safe methods are utilized in producing high quality aerospace components.
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Machinist mate example responsibilities.

• Manage output according to company quality standards and corresponding ISO certification.
• Work on F/A-18 aircraft changing, ordering, troubleshooting and replacing parts for the engines.
• Maintain refrigerating and air conditioning plants, ventilating blowers, pumps, and machine shop equipment.
• Operate and maintain 4 aircraft elevators and 2 hangar bay divisional doors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
• Operate and maintain main engines and all associate pumps, purifiers and condensers, including evaporator water purifier systems.
• Set up and operate conventional lathes, mills, grinders and blast valves in preparation for repair and painting.
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