n.; pl. Journeymen 1. Formerly, a man hired to work by the day; now, commonly, one who has finished an apprenticeship and is a competent worker in a handicraft or trade, but has not received recognition as a master; -- distinguished from apprentice and from master workman. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

I have thought some of nature's journeymen had made men, and not made them well. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: A competent and experienced worker who performs adequately but without a high level of expertise or imagination. [ PJC ]