ˈɛndʒɪn məʃˈiːnɪŋ ɪz tˈɪpɪkli pɚfˈɔːɹmd baɪ ɐn ˌeɪˌɛsˈiː sˈɜːɾᵻfˌaɪd məʃˈiːnɪst ɪn ˈɔːɹdɚ tə kɚɹˈɛkt wˈoːɹn ɔːɹ dˈæmɪdʒd ˈɛndʒɪn kəmpˈoʊnənts æz ɐn ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪv tə kəmpˈoʊnənt ɹᵻplˈeɪsmənt.
Engine machining is typically performed by an ASE certified machinist in order to correct worn or damaged engine components as an alternative to component replacement.