Machinist 2nd Class

The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team where you'll play a vital role as a Machinist 2nd Class. In this position, you'll set up and operate essential machine tools to fabricate and repair metal parts, contributing to the maintenance and efficiency of critical machinery. This role demands a basic understanding of mechanics and safety practices, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings. The position offers a chance to develop your skills while ensuring the machinery operates smoothly, supporting the authority's commitment to serving the public. If you're ready to take on challenges and work in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of mechanics and machining procedures required.
• High School diploma and a technical certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates various machine tools for metal parts.
• Fabrics parts and repairs mechanisms as needed.

Skills

Basic knowledge of mechanics

Knowledge of metal properties

Machining procedures

Safety practices

Ability to use machinery and tools

Ability to read sketches and drawings

Effective working relationships

Education

High School diploma

Certificate from a college or technical school

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Hydraulic press

Drill press

Power saws

Job description

Under direct supervision, the Machinist 2nd Class performs work requiring basic skills and abilities in setting up operating machine tools, fitting and assembling parts to make or repair metal parts and machines.

Because the Authority has a primary responsibility to serve the public 24 hours a day, an employee in this class is expected to work overtime as conditions demand, and may be required to accept overtime on short notice during emergency or unusual conditions and to perform essential work as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities:

• Sets-up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, hydraulic press, drill press, roller, shaper, hydraulic shears and power saws.
• Fits and assembles parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools or machines.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference points to lay out stock for machinery.
• Fabricates parts and flanges for connecting pipes, threads, etc.
• Machines screws and bolts; cuts and rolls plates to be used as patches; repairs rotors for electric motors and air registers for the boilers.
• Fabricates pump parts such as bushings, shafts, couplings, etc.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of mechanics, metal properties and layout machining procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the use of a variety of machines and tools used in machinist work.
• Basic knowledge of safety practices, rules and regulations governing the work.
• Ability to utilize a variety of machinery and tools to repair, manufacture and machine parts.
• Ability to complete work from reviewing sketches, drawings and other specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons contacted during the course of the work.

High School diploma, or equivalent, and a Certificate from a college or technical school and one (1) year of related experience and/or training in machine work.