Machinist Mock Interview

Practice 36 Machinist interview questions covering precision measurement, CNC programming, and shop floor safety.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS

QUESTION 4 OF 36

Tell me the types of machines you have experience in running. Where did you gain this experience?

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

How to Answer

The interviewer would like a clear break down on the machines you are most skilled with. Before the interview, it is important that you become familiar with their job description so that you understand the types of machinery you will be expected to work on. If you have experience in these types of machines, you should mention these first. If you do not have experience in the machines that are used there, you can talk about any machines that may be close in nature.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

Example Answer

"I see that you primarily use CNC machines, lathes, and milling machines. I have a lot of experience with CNC and a smaller amount with lathes and milling machines. I have gained this experience from working as a machinist with Company XYZ for the last 5 years."

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36 Machinist Interview Questions & Answers

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01 Working as a Machinist will present some challenging situations. How do you handle stress in the workplace? ~MACHINIST 02 What are your career goals within machining, and how will this position fit with those goals? ~CAREER GOALS 03 What influenced your decision to work as a Machinist? ~MACHINIST 04 Tell me the types of machines you have experience in running. Where did you gain this experience? ~MACHINIST 05 Do you have your own tools that you can bring to the job? ~MACHINIST 06 We value continued learning and development. If you could take additional machining related training, what would you choose? ~MACHINIST 07 As a Machinist, are Health and Safety regulations important to you? What type of Safety training have you taken? ~MACHINIST 08 As a machinist, you need to calculate dimensions and perform other math related tasks. Tell me about your mathematical skills. ~MACHINIST 09 What is a micrometer screw gauge, and how would you use it within the role of Machinist? ~MACHINIST 10 What are vernier calipers, and why are they important in machining? ~MACHINIST 11 As a Machinist, you are required to read blueprints and parts drawings. Tell me about your previous experience with this. ~MACHINIST 12 Walk me through the steps you take to diagnose a machine malfunction. ~MACHINIST 13 Describe the types of routine maintenance you've performed on CNC machines. Why is routine maintenance important? ~MACHINIST 14 How do you stay up-to-date on new technologies and trends in machining? ~COMPETENCY 15 List the top 3 skills that you have acquired in your last role. ~MACHINIST 16 We are asking for 8 years of machining experience and you have just 5. Why do you think you are qualified for this position? ~MACHINIST 17 Being a machinist can be stressful. How do you deal with stressful situations in the workplace? ~MACHINIST 18 Tell me about your Machinist related education. ~MACHINIST 19 What are your salary expectations? ~MACHINIST 20 Do you have difficulty working in a team environment? ~MACHINIST 21 Describe an ongoing problem at your current or former employer that you were able to overcome. ~MACHINIST 22 Would you say you focus more on reasons why change will not work rather than adapting to new changes? ~MACHINIST 23 Attention to detail is very important in this role. How do you ensure you remain focused and accurate at all times? ~MACHINIST 24 In your opinion, what skills and behaviors are most important, in order to be a successful Machinist? ~MACHINIST 25 How would you fill your time, if faced with downtime during your working day? ~MACHINIST 26 When you have a situation that could cause you to be unexpectedly absent from work, how do you handle it? ~MACHINIST 27 The role of a Machinist requires high amounts of physical activity. What experience have you had within a physically demanding role? ~MACHINIST 28 As a Machinist, you may be asked to work a variety of shifts. Do you have any restrictions on your availability? ~MACHINIST 29 We measure productivity in a variety of ways. In your opinion, what are the most important performance metrics for this position? ~MACHINIST 30 Do you have experience working in a unionized environment? What are your thoughts on union based roles? ~MACHINIST 31 How do you handle stress on the job? ~COMPETENCY 32 Tell me about a contribution you made to the last team you worked on. ~MACHINIST 33 How does this position fit into your career goals? ~CAREER GOALS 34 Tell me about a responsibility in your former or current position that you really enjoyed. ~MACHINIST 35 Tell me about your experience in this field. ~MACHINIST 36 What is your current salary? ~MACHINIST

Rachelle Enns

Written by Rachelle Enns

36 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS · MACHINIST