Maschinenführer

machine operator

noun ma-SHEE-nen-fue-rer Rare

Usage Note

Maschinenführer operates industrial machinery in print, packaging, food processing, or manufacturing. The role requires machine-specific training and safety certification. Feminine: Maschinenführerin. Not to be confused with Maschinist (engineer responsible for a ship's engine room).

Examples

"Der Maschinenführer überprüfte regelmäßig die Druckmaschine auf Fehler."

Natural Translation

The machine operator regularly checked the printing machine for errors.

Literal Translation

The machine-operator checked the print-machine regularly for errors.

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