Machinist

City of New York • New York City, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, does bench, general shop and outside machinist work aboard the vessels and terminals of the Staten Island Ferry; performs related work. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Sets up and operates machine shop equipment, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses and grinders. Uses machinist tools and instruments. Inspects, overhauls and repairs all types of main and auxiliary stationary power plants, marine propulsion systems, in shop, on vessels, and in terminals. Directs subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks. Prepares reports and requisitions; maintains records and inventories of supplies and materials. Performs tasks in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping and United States Coast Guard regulations. May operate a motor vehicle. Walks to and from machines and tool storage areas. Climbs stairs to get to work areas. Climbs around and over objects. Stands for an extended period of time while operating machine tool equipment. Reads small numbers and markings for precision measurements. Uses sight and hearing to avoid injury from moving vehicles and rotating machine tool equipment. Listens to supervisor’s instructions and communicates orally in a noisy environment. Walks over greasy concrete surfaces. Lifts metal objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Works in areas that are: dusty and dark; contain traces of vehicle/engine exhaust gases; and have strong odors from grease, lubricants, solvents.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or
• At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience.
• Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years.
• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN TITLE, HAVE APPLIED FOR MACHINIST EXAM NO. 3079 OR OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE
• For appointment in DOT, a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the state of New York is required. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Candidate must pass a drug screening to be appointed. Machinists are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.
• Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of marine propulsion engines (Caterpillar, Detroit, Cummings, and EMD diesel engines) rated at 1,000 horsepower or higher, and with marine propulsion systems and hydraulic steering systems, including shafting, bearings, steering gears and propeller systems.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates machine shop equipment, such as engine lathes, shapers, milling machines, drill presses and grinders.
• Uses machinist tools and instruments.
• Inspects, overhauls and repairs all types of main and auxiliary stationary power plants, marine propulsion systems, in shop, on vessels, and in terminals.
• Directs subordinates in the performance of various maintenance and/or repair tasks.
• Prepares reports and requisitions; maintains records and inventories of supplies and materials.
• Performs tasks in accordance with American Bureau of Shipping and United States Coast Guard regulations.
• May operate a motor vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees