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Precision Machinists

Work Environment

Precision machinists generally work 40 hours a week; however, working night and weekend shifts as well as overtime has become more common in the industry as employers increase their hours of production.

Machinists work indoors in shops that are fairly clean, with proper lighting and ventilation. Noise levels are often quite high because of the nature of power-driven machinery. In addition, machining work can be physically strenuous at times. Machinists are usually on their feet for most of the day and are required to lift and maneuver heavy workpieces. For eye protection, they wear safety glasses while using machine tools.

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