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Automation Squad

Role

AI for Machinists

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Machinists · O*NET 51-4041.00 · Job Zone 3 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

12 of 33tools on this list have an AI solution available today

Counted by matching the tools this occupation is documented as using against a corpus of 226,452 AI products, MCP servers, skills and connectors. Where a tool has no match, we say so rather than inventing one.

AI you can use for this job

23 matched to the tools machinists use. Showing 23.

  • Microsoft Outlook is a web-based suite of webmail, contacts, tasks, and calendaring services.

    Microsoft Outlook

  • Microsoft Excel

    MCP server

    Microsoft's Excel is a spreadsheet application used by millions of users across the world. It is part of the Office ecosystem and is considered the industry standard for spreadsheets. Only files on OneDrive for Business (available with Office 365 and Sharepoint server) are su

    Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

    MCP server
  • Powerpoint

    MCP server
  • AutoCAD is a design and drafting platform which supports automated design tasks and offers features such as 2D drafting, drawing and annotation, 3D modeling and visualization, and more.

  • Autodesk

    MCP server
  • Boss

    App

    Boss is an enterprise-class operations management software that helps firms maximize productivity, performance, and return on investment. Key features include reporting, estimating, APIs, catalogs, a CRM, lead management, job tracking, issue tracking, labor forecasting, invoicing

  • Designcenter Solid Edge provides businesses with a range of modeling and simulation tools to address all aspects of the product development process. The software portfolio covers electrical design, 3D design, computer aided manufacturing (CAM), 3D printing, simulation, data manag

  • Easy Autocad

    MCP server
  • Excel

    Skill
  • Excel

    MCP server
  • Make (make.com)

  • Onshape is a cloud-based 3D CAD solution for agile design & engineering teams, with tools for version control, collaboration, analytics, reporting, and more

  • Make (make.com)

  • SAP S/4HANA

    MCP server

    SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent ERP suite that helps businesses manage finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and operations in real time.

    SAP S/4HANA

  • Make (make.com)

The tools this job actually uses

33 documented for this occupation. Showing 33, hot technologies first. A filled dot means an AI solution exists for it.

  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorkshot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft PowerPointhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • 3D Printing software
  • Armchair Machinist software
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk HSMWorks
  • CNC Consulting Machinists' Calculator
  • CNC Mastercam
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • EditCNC
  • ERP software
  • G-code
  • GRZ Software MeshCAM
  • Hexagon Metrology PC-DMIS
  • IMSI TurboCAD
  • JETCAM
  • JobBOSS
  • Kentech Kipware Studio
  • Kentech Kipware Trig Kalculator
  • Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
  • Mazak Mazatrol SMART CNC
  • OneCNC CAD/CAM
  • OnShape
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • Siemens NX
  • SolidCAM CAM software
  • Vero Software SURFCAM

What this job involves

29 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  2. Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
  3. Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
  4. Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
  5. Program computers or electronic instruments, such as numerically controlled machine tools.
  6. Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
  7. Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  8. Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
  9. Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools.
  10. Support metalworking projects from planning and fabrication through assembly, inspection, and testing, using knowledge of machine functions, metal properties, and mathematics.
  11. Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, or materials onto machines.
  12. Confer with numerical control programmers to check and ensure that new programs or machinery will function properly and that output will meet specifications.
  13. Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
  14. Evaluate machining procedures and recommend changes or modifications for improved efficiency or adaptability.
  15. Install repaired parts into equipment or install new equipment.
  16. Diagnose machine tool malfunctions to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
  17. Design fixtures, tooling, or experimental parts to meet special engineering needs.
  18. Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
  19. Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
  20. Confer with engineering, supervisory, or manufacturing personnel to exchange technical information.
  21. Lay out, measure, and mark metal stock to display placement of cuts.
  22. Separate scrap waste and related materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.
  23. Test experimental models under simulated operating conditions, for purposes such as development, standardization, or feasibility of design.
  24. Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.