•Description•About the Role Under the general supervision of a Maintenance Supervisor, the Machinist is immediately responsible for highly skilled technical work in the alteration and repair of a wide variety of machinery and the fabrication of new parts and tools, to include set up and layout of work. Responsibilities Typical duties may include but are not necessarily limited to: + Sets-up and operates lathes, planers, grinders, milling machines, and drill presses to fabricate metal parts, + turn shafts, bore gears and sprockets, reproduce miscellaneous metal parts of automotive and various other machinery and equipment. + Rebuilds and reshapes assemblies and adjusts mechanical parts of equipment of various types. + Uses hand tools and performs skilled hand operations common to the trade - including hand forging, heat treating, and tempering of metal parts and tools. + Makes special parts from drawings and specifications as required. + Performs other comparable related metal working duties as required. May lead work of lower-rated classifications in a variety of related metal-working activities Minimum Qualifications Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: + A four-year standard high school diploma, or GED. + Three years journey level experience as a first-class Machinist. Desired Qualifications Ideal candidates will present the following profile: + Valid driver's license required. + Computerized Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machinery experience (including lathe, milling machines, etc.) is highly desirable + Ability to work rotating shifts (am, pm, midnight, weekends and holidays) and during inclement weather conditions.

Selection Process Practical Examination:

A performance test will measure the candidate's knowledge and skill in areas such as: + Set-up and Lay Out + Determining Angles + Milling, Grinding and Drilling + Metal Turningand Safety. Selected candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and will be asked to provide copies of the required licenses for verification. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. 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: $47.02/hourly. This salary is subject to the collective bargaining agreement for this position.

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63083