Journeyperson Mechanic (machinist specialty)

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY • Town of Lewiston, NY

2d • $51 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs all types of mechanical, civil, and structural construction, maintenance and repair work on project features, including reservoir, concrete dams, powerhouse, appurtenant structures and buildings, with marine equipment and all fixed or movable machinery and other equipment. The work will require one or more skills such as mechanic, machinist, welder, ironworker, blacksmith, millwright, carpenter, crane operator, rigger, plumber, pipefitter, sheet metal worker, mason, painter and auto mechanic.

Requirements

• Must have completed a formal apprenticeship in the machinist discipline.
• Must have 4 years working at the journeyperson level in the machinist discipline.
• Must be able to perform mechanical maintenance within a hydroelectric power plant.

Responsibilities

• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools in order to perform precision machining operations
• Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and to determine need for adjustments or repairs.
• Set up and operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, and cutting equipment
• Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed