MACHINIST
     ALL JURISDICTIONS

 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.

 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.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      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 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.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02317
L
C
  
N/A
12
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MCK   08/01/2001