machinist

noun

ma·chin·ist | \ mə-ˈshē-nist

Definition of machinist

1a : a worker who fabricates, assembles, or repairs machinery

b : a craftsman skilled in the use of machine tools

c : one who operates a machine

2 archaic : a person in charge of the mechanical aspects of a theatrical production

3 : a warrant officer who supervises machinery and engine operation

Examples of machinist in a Sentence

He is a machinist at the factory.

Recent Examples on the Web

Prior to his retirement he was employed as a machinist by New Departure in Meriden and Bristol for 40 years. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Richard J. Stocking," 9 Feb. 2018 His father, after bringing the family over from Pakistan, worked as a machinist, so Farid understands. — Rachel Sugar, Vox, "Consider the Edible Arrangement," 29 Nov. 2018 Some of that’s at the skills level; so machinists, diesel mechanics, electricians, et cetera. — WSJ, "Transcript: WSJ Interview With Philadelphia Fed’s Patrick Harker," 16 Nov. 2018 After weeks in a trauma center and rehabilitation, Maddox was diminished physically and intellectually, said his son, a fisherman who is also a machinist at The Washington Post. — Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, "The life sentence he got as a teen came with a chance at parole. But is it a real chance?," 5 Feb. 2018 The machinists have been attempting to organize automotive dealership service technicians, including some of ours, for many years. — Marcia Heroux Pounds, Sun-Sentinel.com, "AutoNation shareholders to vote on proposal to split chair and CEO roles," 12 Apr. 2018 He was employed as a machinist at Stanley Tools for many years. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Glen E. Perkins," 21 June 2018 Petty Officer 3rd Class Stevie Decloux is a machinist's mate. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Menomonee Falls native supports nuclear subs," 22 May 2018 Richard Pence, a machinist at the Kansas City plant, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in May while in Washington for a meeting between House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and members of the Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. — Emily Stewart, Vox, "Trump’s Harley-Davidson problem, explained.," 26 June 2018

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