Machinist

Machinist

Major duties and responsibilities include assembling and installing a variety of equipment from plans, blueprints, and manufacturer's literature. The incumbent uses skills to solve mechanical problems that cannot be resolved by other trade mechanics. S/he operates a metal lathe, milling machine, and drill presses and other machine shop equipment to fabricate replacement parts for various items of equipment.

The machinist repairs wheelchairs, carts of various types, hospital stretchers, lockers, and other ward equipment; dietetic equipment and utensils, operating tables, IV stands, litters, and other items of medical equipment of a mechanical nature. The incumbent troubleshoots, performs maintenance, and repairs on specialty equipment such as pneumatic tube systems, medical air and vacuum pumps, air compressors, industrial emergency generator sets, industrial fans and blowers, dock levelers, trash compactors, floor cleaning machines, and other items of equipment that include pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric.

The machinist repairs roads and ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors, end loaders, street sweepers, forklifts, etc. S/he cuts and welds various metals to make or repair such items as braces, shackles, hangers, etc., for shop equipment and for use by craftsmen of other shops for equipment installations. The incumbent fabricates and installs sheet metal duct and accessories for modifications to ventilation and air conditioning ducts and plenums; installs mixing boxes, volume dampers, diffusers, etc. The machinist fabricates replacement parts for hospital equipment. While not regular and recurring, occasionally designs and fabricates parts for special projects that are unavailable on the open market.

Assignments may require special adaptation of conventional machines or the use of specialized or non-conventional machine tools such as jig borers, jig grinders, setup plates, etc. Occasionally, the incumbent utilizes tools that must be designed by the machinist for specific fabrication processes, or which may involve the machining of surfaces at unusual or compound angles. Often works in tolerances of +/- one thousandth using a variety of depth micrometers, v-blocks, vernier calipers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, etc. The incumbent must communicate with personnel in the departments in which equipment is located or serves relative to problems experienced with equipment, probable solutions, and "down times." S/he discusses operating procedures and operator maintenance with user personnel. S/he talks with other craftsmen regarding installations or repairs in which they will be involved. S/he contacts contractors and supply houses for identifications, sources of supply, and availability of units, operating supplies, materials, and replacement parts.

Other duties include assisting other journeymen in, and in their absence or when specifically assigned, performing repairs on other equipment and systems as directed by the supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Machinist/PD05870A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized