Machinist Helper (Water Division)
About The Position
This position is responsible for assisting Machinists in performing highly skilled work, including the setup and operation of a variety of machine tools to produce and repair precision parts, troubleshooting of faulty equipment, and construction of small buildings. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable of industry-standard methods and practices of machining, mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, tools and equipment used in the machine shop, and field equipment maintenance and repair. They will have a strong aptitude for mechanical and construction theory and practices and work well with others. They will also be able to follow instructions from a journey-level Machinist and take direction from their immediate supervisor. The ability to fabricate and weld using gas and electric welders is preferred. Performs semi-skilled work assisting journey-level Machinists in the performance of duties both in the machine shop and field.
Requirements
- One year of experience in a machine shop or performing equipment maintenance and repair.
- Six months of experience in a machine shop or performing equipment maintenance and repair; and nine units from an accredited college which include courses related to fabrication, introductory and intermediate machine tool processes, and advanced machine shop mathematics.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
- Work in this class requires wearing respiratory protective equipment at times. When assigned to such work, facial hair must be shaven, when it interferes with the safe fitting of respiratory protective equipment.
Nice To Haves
- The ability to fabricate and weld using gas and electric welders is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain bench lathes, drill presses, milling and shaping machines, grinders, gas and electric welders, and other common tools used in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
- Assist in the installation, adjustment, and repair of mechanical equipment such as pumps, compressors, chlorinators, engines, motors, blowers, metering devices, and plumbing used with water, gas, oil, chemical, heating, and sewage systems.
- Assist in the maintenance of mechanical systems of electrical power plants and heating and ventilating plants.
- Assist in trouble shooting and maintenance of electrical motors and related equipment.
- Construct and repair various types of buildings, sheds, scaffolds, forms, fences, and other structures.
- Make concrete forms; mix and pour concrete.
- Build lockers, shelves, doors, and window frames.
- Drive and operate trucks and trailers, dump trucks, cranes, and forklifts.
- Load and unload trucks carrying hazardous materials and other materials; work on operating systems containing hazardous materials.
- Cut and thread pipe; pack pumps and valves.
- Scrape, paint, and finish wood, metal, and concrete surfaces.
- Clean and maintain tools, related equipment, shops, and vehicles.
- Keep simple reports and help maintain records.
- Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis as required.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
