Micrometer reader (9)

I believe the answer is:

machinist

(Other definitions for machinist that I've seen before include "One working on a device" , "Industrial operator" , "Eg, lathe operator" , "tool operator" , "Engineer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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