journeymen

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]