Machinist

About the role

Machinist positions work in a machine shop and/or field environment and set up, operate and maintain various machine shop tools to lay out, cut, form and shape parts and tools. Duties also include reading blueprints, schematics and technical manuals, researching and ordering parts, assembling/disassembling, repairing, rebuilding and manufacturing pumps, compressors, valves and similar equipment, and performing other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and maintain lathes, drill presses, grinders, milling machines, boring machines, honing equipment and other machine shop tools.
• Read blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Research and order parts.
• Assemble/disassemble, repair, rebuild and manufacture pumps, compressors, valves and similar equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Machinist Apprenticeship Training Program.
• Four years of full-time experience in ALL phases of work as a journey-level Machinist.
• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 will receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Machinist employees may be required to work extended periods of nights or unusual shifts, for which they may receive an additional 5% pay.
• Machinist employees may be required to work in closed, confined spaces and/or high platforms and other hazardous conditions, which may include lifting, carrying, and/or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Highly desirable: Experience in manually operating lathes and milling machines for parts fabrication and repair, as well as single-point threading.
• Experience with computer-controlled balancing machines.
• Experience in disassembly/assembly, repair, and rebuild of pumps, blowers, speed reducers, valves, motors, and related wastewater equipment.