machinist

noun

ma·chin·ist mə-ˈshē-nist

: a worker who fabricates, assembles, or repairs machinery

: a craftsman skilled in the use of machine tools

: one who operates a machine

archaic : a person in charge of the mechanical aspects of a theatrical production

: a warrant officer who supervises machinery and engine operation

Examples of machinist in a Sentence

He is a machinist at the factory.

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Boeing machinists voted Monday to end a strike that has hobbled the company for the past 53 days. —

Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 The strike, Boeing's first machinist walkout since 2008, follows a turbulent period for the aerospace giant. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The striking machinists can return to work as early as the first shift on Wednesday or latest by November 12, the statement added. —

Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Boeing — Shares moved up 1.6% after machinists voted 59% in favor of a new labor deal on Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that was affecting the company’s aircraft production. —

Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for machinist