Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills
Credential: Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills
Credentialing Agency: National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)
The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills certification is an entry-level machinist credential. Applicants are not required to have any minimal education, experience or training, however passing the exam is required.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 3414 Machining |  Most |
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| 3416 Toolmaking |  Other |
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| 3806 Sheet Metal Mechanic | Most |
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| 3808 Boilermaking |  Some |
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| 3820 Shipfitting | Most |
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| 4352 Plastic Fabricating | Some |
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| 4604 Wood Working | Most |
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| 4605 Wood Crafting | Most |
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| 4607 Carpentry | Most |
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| 4714 Model Making | Other |
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| 5220 Shipwright | Some |
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| 5301 Misc Industrial Equipment Maintenance | Some |
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| 5350 Production Machinery Mechanic | Some |
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| 5352 Industrial Equipment Mechanic | Some |
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| 5423 Sandblasting | Some |
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| 6502 Explosives Operating | Most |
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| 6610 Small Arms Repairing | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS)
10565 Fairfax Boulevard
Suite 203
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 352-4971
Fax: (703) 352-4991
Email: NIMS@nims-skills.org
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills credential has the following other requirements:
- Individuals who register for the exam must be at least 18 years old (or at least 16 years old if enrolled in a NIMS-certified or state-authorized machining program in a public or private school).
Written Exam
- Machine Maintenance (7.8%)
- Finding Maintenance Procedures (3.9%)
- Hand Tool Safety and Maintenance (3.9%)
- Tooling Maintenance (6%)
- Milling Process Adjustments (3.9%)
- Grinding Process Adjustments (1.9%)
- Tapping and Threading Process Adjustments (3.9%)
- Drilling Process Adjustments (3.9%)
- Gage Blocks (5.9%)
- Surface Finish (3.9%)
- Measuring Techniques and Tools (7.8%)
- SPC (3.9%)
- Inspection Plan and Sampling (11.9%)
- MSDS Knowledge (5.9%)
- Basic Shop Safety (15.9%)
- PPE (3.9%)
- Machine Safety (1.9%)
- Fits and Allowances (1.9%)
- Rationale – Process Improvement (1.9%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills examination:
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