Duties Description Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Incumbents set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, planers, milling machines, and drilling machines to make or repair a variety of metal parts and tools.
A Trades Specialist (Machinist) may also perform skilled machine shop work such as line boring main bearings, coring cylinders, and grinding crankshafts and pistons in the overhaul of gas and diesel engines. In addition, incumbents may devise and make metal items for special use such as pumps, jigs, and fixtures. Illustrative activities include the following:
- From specifications or description of part to be produced, plans tools and materials required, and the sequence of operations to be performed.
- Selects proper materials for the job and lays out stock for machining by measuring and marking dimensions and reference points.
- When operating machines, selects and installs proper cutting tools and sets machine controls which determine sequence of operations, the speed at which the tool or work moves, and the depth of the cut.
- Machines parts to specifications, and checks accuracy of the work by the use of precision measuring devices such as micrometers and gauges.
- Working knowledge of machine shop methods, materials, tools and equipment.
- Working knowledge of the mathematics of the machinist trade.
- Working knowledge of the physical characteristics of commonly used metals and
alloys.
- Ability to use the tools, materials and equipment of the machinist trade
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- Ability to plan and lay out work.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and do moderately heavy lifting
Minimum Qualifications Trades Specialist (Machinist): Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in the machinist trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the machinist trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
Additional Comments ***Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***
The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually
- Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
- Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
- Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
- Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually
Health Benefits
- Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
- Pre-Tax contribution program
- Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
- Opt-Out incentive program
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Additional Benefits
- CSEA representation and access to their benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and promotional opportunities
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
- NYS Deferred Compensation
- And many more…
The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.
For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/
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