Senior Machinist (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

Senior Machinist

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Operates a variety of machine shop tools at a journey level to rebuild and fabricate repair parts for equipment.

The Senior Machinist operates and uses a variety of machine shop tools at an experienced journey level to assist in the fabrication of repair parts for equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, band saw, and other fabrication tools to produce repair parts for equipment; understands and applies protocols and procedures for repairing machines.
• Identifies and determines the best method for making a part, sets-up machines for the job including designing and making tools and jigs, and selects the proper stock material to ensure a quality product; orders tools and supplies to ensure proper materials are available for use.
• Performs calculations and uses precision measuring instruments; applies micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other instruments to ensure parts are machined to proper tolerances.
• Reads blueprints, drawings, design patterns, and sketches to identify parameters, best fabrication method, and tools required to make specific parts; performs welds and ensures the appropriate tools are calibrated and available for use.
• Communicates with supervisors, other city departments, vendors, and parts personnel to obtain job information and provides instructions and training to apprentice-level machinists to ensure understanding.
• Completes paperwork such as daily time record of jobs performed, materials used, and dimensions of parts to ensure accurate documentation.
• Operates crane and forklift to move equipment around in shop and occasionally operates backhoe when making repairs in field.
• Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the operation of machine shop tools such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, drill press, and other power and hand tools.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Knowledge of welding fabrication, cutting, and grinding.
• Ability to work and complete assignments in a machine shop setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and design drawings.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience as a manual machinist performing general production or maintenance work.

Equivalences:

• Successful completion of a machinist training program from a Vocational or Trade School plus two (2) years of the stated experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Salary Range $24.39 - $27.71

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.