Machinist/Turner

Turners are responsible for manufacturing metal components and assembling them to construct tools, industrial machinery, and machine components. They study assembly specifications to perform the most efficient order of processes required for specific projects. These specialists also measure each large and small component to ensure they will fit together properly in the final design. They identify potential problems by understanding machine specifications and drawings before the production process.

Turners usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Maintaining equipment.
• Taking accurate measurements.
• Teaming up with machinists.
• Assembling metal components.
• Polishing finished components.