cog in the machine

Someone or something that is functionally necessary but of small significance or importance within a larger operation or organization. I'm tired of working in this thankless IT support job. I don't want to be just a cog in the machine anymore!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Hades	HAY-deez (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Cainan	KAY-nən (English), kay-IE-nən (English)	Biblical, Biblical Latin
Basima	-	Arabic
Quirin	KVEE-reen	German
Rhea	['ri:ə]
Hohepa	-	Maori