roles and responsibilities: set up and operate all types of machine tools, shears, forms, equipment to manufacture or fabricate separable instrumentation, test equipment, models, mockup, production parts and their modification. perform any necessary layout in connection with the above machining jobs, from blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions. construct manufacturing aides as needed to accomplish machining operations as described above. assemble component parts when such parts have been machined or made into subassemblies by the machinist, and the parts are related and require transitional machining operations. perform complicated sheet metal fabrications, models, mock-ups, forms and templates working to close tolerances from blueprints, sketches, verbal instructions, et cetera work with metals, plastics, composites, wood, using all type of wood and metalworking equipment. will perform related bench and handwork operations to complete job tasks. maintain records and perform related duties. 7/12/16 definition for this occupation is for identity only; it does not detail all operations performed or required. minimum experience: 2 years has experience operating all types of machine tools and/or fabrication equipment, including setup. must be able to read and interpret blueprints and use precision measuring instruments. must pass written assessment and demonstrate machine tool setup and operation competency. displacement to: bench repair parts e5020, m19 09/01/08-incorporated diversified fabricator into machinist classification & changed rate to m24