Editing Machinist (section)

==Related occupational titles==
Some titles reflect further development of machinist skills such as [[tool and die maker]], [[Model maker|patternmaker]], [[mold maker]], [[programmer]], and [[Heavy equipment operator|operator]]. A '''machinist''' is one who is called on to fix a problem with a part or to create a new one using metals, plastics, or rarely, wood. Depending on the company, a machinist can be any or all of the titles listed above.

Other related fields include [[Millwright]]s, [[quality assurance]], and [[Mechanical engineering|mechanical engineers]].

In Australia, a related profession is a '''fitter and turner'''. A fitter and turner is the tradesperson who fits, assembles, grinds and shapes metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Fitter and Turners |website=JobOutlook |url=https://joboutlook.gov.au/occupations/fitter-and-turners?occupationCode=323212 |access-date=12 February 2022}}</ref>

Under the machinist title are other specialty titles that refer to specific skills that may be more highly developed to meet the needs of a particular job position, such as '''fitter''' (assembles parts), '''turning hand''', '''mill hand''', and '''grinder'''.