True. We've firmly established that Machinist is in definite need of buffing and retuning (our most essential/useful skills have the longest cooldowns, and unnecessarily so). I do hope SE has taken notice of this topic and is reviewing things themselves. Word from a community rep would be nice as well. But until then, we can only use what we've got and do the best we can with it.

As it stands, I have no issue with being a more technical ranged physical job, but I'd like a bit more return on the efforts put in.