MACHINIST - APPRENTICE

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking Machinist Apprentices for the Department of Transportation. This four-year program combines classroom training with on-the-job experience, leading to a Certificate of Completion from the Department of Labor. Apprentices will work under the supervision of experienced machinists, gaining hands-on skills in various departments.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screen and background investigation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Complete 800 hours of classroom instruction over four years.
• Complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
• Learn to review blueprints and determine work procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MACHINIST - APPRENTICEJob Number:412655

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Machinist - Apprentice

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

Number of Positions: 4(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $29.20/ PR

These positions are open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Machinists - Local 126 (Bargaining Unit 36). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enAND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

The City of Chicago has partnered with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers, Local #126 to establish a four (4) year machinist apprentice training program that combines 800 hours of classroom training over four years with a four-year total of 8,000 hours of paid on-the- job training (OJT) and work experience. Positions are not paid by the City for the hours of classroom instruction. The training program is certified through the Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. At the completion of the apprentice training program and upon submission of all required documents by the City, successful candidates will receive a "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP" from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. This certificate grants journeyman status. Apprentice positions are required to successfully complete the required hours of classroom training provided by designated educational and training institutions. The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee overseeing the apprenticeship will certify the completion of classroom instruction for each apprentice.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under the direct supervision of a Machinist with journeyman status, a Machinist Apprentice receives structured, supervised work experience, and is assigned tasks that will increase his/her knowledge and skills of the machinist trade. Positions will receive on-the-job training (OJT) in machinist work from journeyman Machinists in one or more city departments including but not limited to the Departments of Transportation and the Department of Water Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

*Complete 800 hours of classroom instruction in a formal apprentice training program over a four (4) year period, or approximately 200 hours of class time per year

*Complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) over the four-year period, or approximately 2,000 hours per year

*Learn how to review blueprints, specifications, or models of parts to be made and determine work procedures, metal stock and machine tools to use to fabricate parts

*Learn how to inspect and dismantle mechanical equipment and machinery to identify malfunction and determine needed repairs

*Learn how to fabricate metal parts by setting up and operating conventional or computer-controlled machine tools (e.g. lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses)

*Learn how to perform precision handwork to finish, fit and assemble machined parts using bench mounted and handheld power tools (e.g. die grinders, files, buffers, scrapers)

*Learn how to use precision measuring instruments (e.g. vernier calipers, micrometers, surface gauges, dial indicators) to maintain dimensional accuracy and specified tolerances during machining operations

*Learn how to determine and monitor the feed and speed of the machine during machining operations

*Learn how to check finished metal products to ensure they meet specifications

*Learn how to install and test new and repaired parts, ensuring proper fit and operation

*Learn how to weld or braze broken parts with electric or gas equipment

*Learn how to cut steel with acetylene torch

*Under the guidance and direction of a Machinist with journeyman status; assist in performing duties including but not limited to:

Department of Transportation

1. Assigned to repair crews on Bascule Bridges: inspects machinery, metal parts and equipment on bridges, checking parts such as pins, trunnions, gear trains, and bearings/ bearing caps for damage or wear and tear, and what equipment or parts need replacement; greases and lubricates bearings, shafts and other machinery parts; and ensures moveable metal parts are in proper working condition.

2. Removes and replaces parts on bridges (e.g. heel locks), using equipment such as torches, sawzall and hand tools up to one inch to burn out/ remove the part; uses chokers and straps to rig and pull out part for placement on trucks; installs parts, lowering into place using come-alongs and chain falls to put in place on bridge; use wrenches to bolt in place

3. Assigned to machine shop: repairs and rebuilds equipment and machine parts such as center locks, thrusters, bolts and bearings; machines to rebuild and finish parts and fabricates new parts; uses milling machines to cut and size part to correct size with a machine surface finish; uses lathes to fabricate needed parts.

4. Assigned to equipment shop: repairs and rebuilds small equipment and associated parts such as generators, power saws, pressure washers and parts on vehicles; machines to rebuild and finish parts and fabricates new parts; uses milling machines to cut and size part to correct size with a machine surface finish; uses lathes to fabricate needed parts.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:Bureau of Bridge Maintenance

Address:3124 S. Sacramento

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Days: Monday - Friday

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience

*Must have a High School Diploma OR GED certificate

*Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application

*Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, background investigation and required pre-employment exams including a mechanical aptitude test prior to employment

Licensure, Certification, or other Qualifications

*A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

WORKING CONDITIONS

*Exposure to outdoor weather conditions in performance of duties

*Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dusty, oily or wet environments

*Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

*Heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds) is required

*Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time

*Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs

*Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a Mechanical Aptitude Test.Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after the test results have been analyzed and compiled.Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.External candidates who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT 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.To learn more about our hiring practices to learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on May 26^th 2025

Job Posting:May 12, 2025, 2:35:05 PM|Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:May 27, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

BU:36|Salary:$29.20 per hourPay Basis:Yearly