machinist

noun

ma·​chin·​ist mə-ˈshē-nist 

1

a

: a worker who fabricates, assembles, or repairs machinery

b

: a craftsman skilled in the use of machine tools

c

: one who operates a machine

2

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

3

: a warrant officer who supervises machinery and engine operation

Examples of machinist in a Sentence

He is a machinist at the factory.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of those positions include machinists, engineers and management. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025

In its first decade of operation, Nila used American manufacturers for most parts, relying on a machinist in Temecula for the metal housing and a plant in North Carolina for the LEDs. —Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025

In theory, tariffs could spark a renaissance for industries like textiles or heavy machinery, creating roles for welders, machinists, and factory workers. —Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025

Nippon Steel’s $14 billion aims to revive steel production, employing welders, machinists, and factory operators. —Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for machinist

• alienist
• hygienist
• cleanest
• greenest
• keenest
• meanest

Kids Definition

machinist

noun

ma·​chin·​ist mə-ˈshē-nəst 

: a person who makes or works on machines and engines