MACHINIST SERIES:

Machinist I

Machinist II

Machinist III

II.  SUMMARY OF SERIES:

Incumbents of positions in this series fabricate,
maintain, repair and/or alter metal parts and objects; set up and operate
metalworking machines; compare finished work to specifications; review
plans, specifications, diagrams, etc.; measure, mark and scribe metal
stock; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to set up and operate
machine tools to fabricate, maintain, repair and/or alter metal parts
and objects.

III.  ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS:

Machinist I is the entry-level skilled craft job in
this series.

Machinist II is the first-level supervisory job in
this series.

Machinist III is the second-level supervisory job
in this series.

IV.  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES COMMON TO ALL LEVELS
IN SERIES:

1.   Fabricates, maintains, repairs and/or
alters metal parts and metal objects using a variety of hand tools and
metalworking machines and arc or gas welding equipment and following
instructions, specifications, technical manuals, etc.

2.   Sets up and operates metalworking machines
such as lathes and milling machines in order to machine parts to established
specifications.

3.   Compares finished work to specifications
using measuring instruments such as scales, calipers and micrometers.

4.   Reviews plans, specifications, diagrams,
etc. to determine dimensions and tolerances of metal components to be
machined and to determine the tools, materials and equipment required
to complete assigned project.

5.   Measures, marks and scribes metal stock
following blueprints, diagrams and/or specifications and using square
rule and scribe to prepare metal for machining operations.

6.   Performs related duties such as cleaning
work area, tools and equipment; maintaining records and logs; and drawing
sketches of metal parts or metal components to be machined.

V.  DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LEVELS IN SERIES:

Machinist II:

Incumbents of positions at this level or higher also:

1.   Prepare reports concerning assigned
unit activities to provide information to supervisors and others.

2.   Provide on-the-job training for employees.

3.   Inspect completed work in order to
ensure compliance with established standards and specifications.

4.   Maintain inventory of parts, supplies
and materials needed to complete assigned work.

Machinist III:

Incumbents of positions at this level also:

1.   Oversee and coordinate activities of
assigned personnel to determine progress and ensure that work standards
and production requirements are met.

2.   Confer with agency staff concerning
work requirements and materials and equipment necessary to perform required
work.

VI.  RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

Major work contacts are with agency staff.

VII.  SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Machinist I:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive direct
supervision from machinists or other employees of a higher grade who
provide instructions, assign work and review performance through inspection
for effectiveness and conformance with applicable standards.

Machinist II:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive direct
supervision from machinists or other employees of higher grade who provide
instructions, assign work and review performance for effectiveness and
conformance with applicable standards.

Machinist III:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general
supervision from employees of higher grade who provide procedural guidance,
assign work and review performance through reports and conferences for
effectiveness and conformance with applicable standards.

VIII.  SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Machinist I:

None.

Machinist II:

Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct
supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over,
assign work to and review the performance of 1-5 personnel involved
in machine or equipment repair and maintenance.

Machinist III:

Incumbents of positions at this level exercise direct
supervision (i.e., not through an intermediate level supervisor) over,
assign work to and review the performance of 1-5 skilled craft personnel
and indirect supervision (i.e., through an intermediate level supervisor)
over 6-15 personnel involved in machine or equipment repair and maintenance.

IX.  WORKING CONDITIONS:

Machinists work around high-speed machine tools; lift
and carry heavy objects; stand for prolonged periods of time; may work
in cramped spaces and poorly lit areas; may climb ladders and scaffolds
in the course of the repair, alteration and maintenance of machines
and equipment; may work under exposure to the harmful effects of noxious
fumes, chemicals, gases, high voltage, excessive heat, etc.; and may
work varied shifts and/or irregular hours.

X.  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE FOR ALL LEVELS
IN SERIES:

1.   Knowledge of the principles and techniques
of machine shop practice.

2.   Knowledge of the fundamentals of metal
working.

3.   Knowledge of the fundamentals of arc
welding.

4.   Knowledge of the fundamentals of oxy-acetylene
gas welding.

5.   Knowledge of the methods used in shaping
metal to precise dimensions.

6.   Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
follow red in welding.

7.   Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
followed in machine shop practice.

8.   Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
followed in metal working.

9.   Knowledge of the terminology, coding,
symbols and standard abbreviations used in the machine shop practice.

10. Knowledge of the characteristics and properties
of a wide variety of metals and alloys.

11. Knowledge of the types and uses of machine shop
equipment such as bench lathes, milling machines, etc.

12. Knowledge of the types and uses of oxy-acetylene
gas welding equipment.

13. Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used
in arc welding.

14. Knowledge of the types and uses of tools, equipment
and materials used in machine shop practice.

15. Knowledge of the types and uses of precision measuring
equipment and devices such as micrometers, calipers, rulers, etc.

16. Knowledge of the methods followed in the lubrication
of machine shop machinery and equipment.

17. Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand
tools such as reamers, drills, sanders, taps, dies, etc.

18. Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power
tools such as drills, electric hand saws, etc.

19. Skill in using machine shop equipment such as
bench lathers, milling machines, drill presses, bench sanders, etc.

20. Skill in using arc welding equipment.

21. Skill in using oxy-acetylene gas welding equipment.