Conventional machinist vs machinist supervisor

Differences between conventional machinist and machinist supervisor 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 supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage and perform programming of CNC mills, lathes and EDM equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems.
• Inspect first piece using calipers, micrometers, height stand, CMM, pins and gauges.
• Perform prototype machining of laser optic system components.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Subject matter expert on AutoCAD assisting engineers with mechanical parts design and design modifications.