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Machinist vs Toolmaker - What's the difference?

machinist | toolmaker |

As nouns the difference between machinist and toolmaker

is that machinist is a constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines while toolmaker is a skilled machinist who makes, and repairs tools.

machinist

Noun

(en noun)
  • A constructor of machines and engines; one versed in the principles of machines.
  • One skilled in the use of machine tools.
  • A person who operates machinery.
  • A person employed to shift scenery in a theater.
  • Synonyms

    * operator

    toolmaker

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a skilled machinist who makes, and repairs tools