U33A NAMTS Inside Machinist: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this NAMTS Inside Machinist designation to Machinists. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as NAMTS Inside Machinist. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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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.
Typical national pay$47,570–$67,700Median $58,750 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
Tools and software named by O*NET
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Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
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Machinist
Summary
Machinist setting up and operating machine tools to produce precision metal parts and instruments, while measuring dimensions, examining completed units for defects, and maintaining equipment for optimal performance
Experience
Machinist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Machined parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes and milling machines
Calculated dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers and vernier calipers
Measured and examined completed units to check for defects, using precision instruments
Set up and operated specialized machine tools for precision machining operations
Studied blueprints and engineering information to determine methods for fabricating products
Maintained machine tools in proper operational condition to ensure efficiency
Conferred with engineering personnel to exchange technical information and ensure specifications
Skills
Checking & Planning
Conducting test runs of equipment, Measuring product dimensions
Hands-On Work
Mounting attachments or tools, Operating metal or plastic forming equipment, Operating cutting equipment
Core Skills
Reviewing blueprints and instructions, Monitoring lubrication, Monitoring equipment operation, Mastercam computer-aided design and manufacturing software, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Exchanging information with colleagues, Advising on various ways
Tools and software
G-code
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your NAMTS Inside Machinist experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Machinists?
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Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments, such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
Machine parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
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