Senior Machinist — Campus Facilities & Fabrication

University of California; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Lead Machinist (8142C) in Facilities Services. The role repairs emergency generators, fans, conveyors, pumps, and operates large mechanical tools such as lathes, radial drills, drill presses, milling machines, balancing machines, and alignment tools.

Responsibilities include trade expertise, problem solving, and coordination with other shops; reading blueprints and schematics; and maintaining safety and records.

Qualifications

• Five years journeyman experience in a comparable position or related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the use and operation of machine and hand tools as well as equipment used in the machinist trade.
• Working knowledge of metal fabrication principles and techniques. Additional knowledge in the working properties of various metals. Methods of operation, maintenance, installation and repair of industrial pumps, valves, hydraulic controls and actuators.
• General knowledge and a high level of skills in the use of welding and gas cutting equipment.
• Must possess knowledge and/or ability to learn and utilize the Work Order Scheduling Program to manage and assign shop work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical repair of campus buildings and labs.
• Specify materials needed for each job.
• Coordinate work with other shops in buildings, labs and animal facilities.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics for repair and maintenance.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, welding equipment, and related tools.
• Set up rigging to relocate or isolate equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Maintain safety and complete accurate work records and paperwork.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Tool operation knowledge

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Education

Four year apprenticeship program or equivalent

Tools

Welding and gas cutting equipment

Work Order Scheduling Program

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for a Lead Machinist (8142C) in Facilities Services. The role repairs emergency generators, fans, conveyors, pumps, and operates large mechanical tools such as lathes, radial drills, drill presses, milling machines, balancing machines, and alignment tools.

Responsibilities include trade expertise, problem solving, and coordination with other shops; reading blueprints and schematics; and maintaining safety and records.