[Machinist] What is going on?

[Risvertasashi]

MCH doesnt really need to out-contribute SAM or even BLM, it does however need to out-contribute at least the ranged dps that bring utility as it itself has none.
Or alternatively give it defensive utility on par with BRD and DNC.

It does if you look at adps. The only jobs that out-DPS machinists on personal damage are the melees and black mage.

It's buffs where it falls behind.