Lead Machinist

Position:	Lead Machinist
Date:	02/05
Position Code:	6262
EEO Code:	551

Job Summary
Reporting to the Mechanical Shop Supervisor, organizes and supervises all machinist activities and performs a wide variety of machinist tasks for all Institution facilities, including research vessels. Fabricates complex prototype instruments and devices for research; repairs and modifies ships' equipment.

Major Duties

Performs all duties of Senior Machinist.
Organizes, plans, and supervises activities of Machinists and Senior Machinists. Evaluates performance of subordinates and identifies development opportunities.
Participates in budget management duties associated with area of responsibility.
Works with engine lathes (up to 36"), vertical and horizontal head milling machines, drill presses, radial drill, comparator, hardness tester, band saws, table saw, bench grinders, brazing, soldering and plastic welding equipment, shears, brakes, presses and rolls, heat treating furnace, tool post grinders, full range of hand and portable tools, some use of welding cutting, and heliarc welding equipment.
Performs other such duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
High school or vocational school plus 1 year of apprenticeship in tool and die or job shop; 10 years experience as qualified machinist in tool and die or job shop. Computer proficiency with common software applications (word processing & spreadsheets). Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to handle and resolve conflict situations; ability to lead projects and prioritize work; ability to handle administrative and financial aspects of the job.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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