DIVISION: Operations

DEPARTMENT: Trade Labor Maintenance / EQ General, Western Operations

UNION/GRADE: Unit 3/Grade 16

BASIC PURPOSE:

Provides support for assigned area by setting up and operating a variety of computer-controlled and mechanically controlled machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates lathes, drill presses, planers, milling machines and similar equipment in the manufacture, repair and alteration of metal objects and precision machine parts.
• Designs special tools, jigs and fixtures required in the maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous machine tool operations, such as boring, threading, grinding and key seating.
• Maintains machine tools and equipment in first class condition.
• Performs welding, brazing, soldering, heat-treating, shrink fitting, oxy-acetylene outing, metal spraying and other machine shop operations.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills as normally acquired through a high school education or equivalent; and
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, equipment and standard practices used in metal working trades as acquired through three (3) to six (6) years of related experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the use and operation of power machine tools.
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions required in the operation and use of power tools, oxy-acetylene equipment, chilling and heating devices and related equipment.
• Ability in the care, maintenance and reconditioning of hand and machine tools.
• Ability to make sketches and designs for special purpose fabrications or alterations of a mechanical nature.
• Ability to work from blueprints, plans, drawings, models, samples, and oral and written instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Hand tools, telephone, and personal computer including word processing and other software, copy and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally is required to site, stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places ad is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings, and moderately quiet in office settings.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.