Machinist (COUPE- MCHNST 126) COUNTYWIDE

About the role

Under the direction of the Machinist Foreman works from blueprints and written specifications and fabricates metal parts by the use of lathes, milling machines, drill presses, measuring instruments and other machine or hand tools. May dismantle and assemble equipment for which a part is fabricated. Installs the proper cutting tool and sets the speed and feed of the machine. Inspects parts for wear, cracks or other defects, and reassembles after new parts have been fabricated.

Responsibilities

• Work from blueprints and written specifications to fabricate metal parts using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, measuring instruments and other machine or hand tools.
• Dismantle and assemble equipment for which a part is fabricated.
• Install the proper cutting tool and set the speed and feed of the machine.
• Inspect parts for wear, cracks or other defects.
• Reassemble equipment after new parts have been fabricated.
• Perform moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, providing own adequate means of transportation.
• Perform physical exertion including lifting, pulling, pushing and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.

Requirements

• Either:
  • Successful completion of an accredited Journeyman Machinist training or apprenticeship program;
  • One (1) year of full‑time work experience as a Journeyman Machinist;
  • Valid Driver’s License.
• Or:
  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Five (5) years full‑time work experience as a Machinist;
  • Valid Driver’s License.
• Candidates contacted must produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications) within five (5) days of receiving a written offer.
• Degrees awarded outside the United States (except U.S. territories and Canada) must be credentialed by WES, ECE or a NACES member organization.

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