Machinist - Office of Public Safety Administration

Job DescriptionUnder supervision, performs journey-level machinist work in the manufacturing, repair, and rebuilding of precision metal parts for the maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery, and performs related duties as requiredESSENTIAL DUTIESReviews blueprints, specifications, or models of parts to be made and determines work procedures, metal stock, and machine tools to use to fabricate partsInspects and dismantles mechanical equipment and machinery to identify malfunctions and determine needed repairsFabricates metal parts by setting up and operating conventional or computer-controlled machine tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses)Plans and lays out jobs, making calculations to establish dimensions, locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined, setting controls, and making cuts to perform machining operationsPerforms precision handwork to finish, fit, and assemble machined parts using bench-mounted and handheld power tools (e.g., files, die grinders, buffers, scrapers)Uses precision measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operationsDetermines and monitors the feed and speed of the machine during machining operationsChecks finished metal products to ensure they meet specificationsInstalls and tests new and repaired parts, ensuring proper fit and operationCleans work sites after repairsCleans and lubricates machinery, tools, and equipmentWelds or brazes broken parts with electric or gas equipment, as requiredCuts steel with acetylene torch, as requiredNOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class. Certificates/Security Clearances/OtherTHIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICEResidency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City upon their start date as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.Location: 1345 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607Salary and Benefit Information: For more information regarding compensation with the City of Chicago, please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2023_2024_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdfFor more information regarding benefits please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.htmlCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.htmlALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsSuccessful completion of a US Department of Labor registered machinist apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; ORan equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceWORKING CONDITIONSExposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environmentExposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSHeavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is requiredAbility to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of timeAbility to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legsAbility to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment