Industrial operative (9)

I believe the answer is:

machinist

(Other definitions for machinist that I've seen before include "Eg, lathe operator" , "Person operating device" , "Industrial operator" , "Engineer" , "factory worker, perhaps" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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