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MACHINIST (Local)

Code: 02317 Local Competitive

Machinist sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.

It asks for 3 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Machinist is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, operates varied types of machines used in the layout, construction, maintenance and repair of parts of equipment and machinery; does other related work.

Examples of work

  • Prepares special parts for automobiles, trucks, institutional and farm equipment and various types of road building and maintenance equipment.
  • Installs, repairs and /or makes bearings, shafts, rods, housing, discs, handles, bushings, hubs, keyways, gears and other parts for machines and equipment.
  • Sets up, adjusts, repairs, maintains and operates lathes, planners, shapers, milling machines, grinders, power hacksaws, boring equipment, and specialized machines.
  • Prepares and/or works from specifications, blueprints and sketches in accordance with accepted trade practices.
  • Provides precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, gauges and protractors;
  • Prepares time and material estimates.
  • Inspects work in progress and completed work.
  • Machines worn shafts, gears, pistons, crank shafts and other specialized parts; and does the work involved in the rebushing of bearings, the reboring of cylinders and engines, and the assembling and finishing of tools and equipment required for experimental work.
  • Oils, cleans and installs new equipment.
  • Instructs inmates and/or others in the operation of the various machines used in making and repairing parts for equipment and machinery and takes the measures necessary to insure their safety, custody, welfare and work progress.
  • Keeps records of equipment, materials and supplies used, time spent and work completed.
  • May be required to undergo fire-training classes.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in work involving the set up and operation of lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, shapers, and/or other specialized machines and tools used in machine shop work.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the procedures, materials, equipment and tools used in preparing special parts for automotive vehicles, highway maintenance machinery and equipment; and kitchen, laundry and bakery machinery.
  • Knowledge of the competent and safe operation of lathes, shapers, drill presses, milling machines, planers, and other specialized machinery.
  • Ability to analyze assigned machine shop work and develop an orderly work plan.
  • Ability to work with associates and those interested in or concerned with the work of the machine shop.
  • Ability to operate lathes, drilling machines, grinders, drill presses and other specialized machines.
  • Ability to read blue prints and work from sketches and drawings.
  • Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, record and use equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Ability to observe established safety procedures.
  • Ability to maintain needed records of equipment, materials and supplies used, time spent, work completed, and costs.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.