Machinist - Car Equipment Division
Description
About The Role
Under the supervision of the Car Equipment Division Supervisor or Foreman, the incumbent performs skilled work that includes but is not limited to the operation and repair of machine tools; layout work; and the installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, testing, servicing and repair of rail car and associated equipment.
Responsibilities:
Typical duties may include but are not necessarily limited to:
- Sets up and operates shop machines such as lathes, grinders, milling machines, wheel lathes, wheelpresses and boring machines, to include the tooling, cutting speeds and feed of same.
- Performs bench work using shop machines and precision, hand and pneumatic tools to overhaul rail car associated equipment (e.g., air conditioner units, air compressor units), and to fabricate metal parts when necessary (e.g., screws,nuts, bolts).
- Performs layout work from blueprints and/or sketches
- Using shop machines and precision, hand and pneumatic tools weighing 25 lbs, installs, removes, assembles, disassembles, tests, services and repairs rail car and associated equipment (i.e., truck units, trac pacs, air conditioner compressors, air conditioner units).
All tasks may be performed with or without drawings. Work is performed in accordance with established servicing programs and maintenance procedures, and is in conformance with FRA, OSHA, PA & PATH regulations but does require the use of independent judgment periodically.
NOTE: Machinist Car Equipment works 40-hour week, which includes working rotating shifts, days, afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays, and during inclement weather and emergencies. The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round.
Machinists in Car Equipment work at the Harrison Car Equipment facility in Harrison, NJ.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- Four (4) years paid full-time work experience as a journeyman in the Machinist trade -OR- completion of a registered Car Equipment Machinist Apprentice Program.
- Possess knowledge of CNC machine operations, reading and interpreting blueprints; utilization and operation of a crane; fabrication of metal parts; disassembly and reassembly of complex machinery and its components; using tools and equipment associated with machinery such as lathes, precision grinders, presses, mills, boring machines, precision meters, micrometers, and depth gauges.
Desired:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
- Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays).
Selection Process
Selected qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process which consists of a practical examination.
Practical Test: The performance test will consist of a series of practical problems designed to assess key competencies related to the performance of the Machinist position such as:
- Lathe Use
- Marking, Drilling, and Tapping
- Precision Measurement.
Compensation & Benefits:
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
The starting salary for Machinist is $47.67/hourly. Machinists are eligible for step increases (subject to collective bargaining agreement).
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