Machinist

Company: South Florida Water Management District
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

Machinist

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
WPB FieldStation
4180BR

Job Description



JOB SUMMARY AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Sets-up and operates machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, milling machines, grinders, brakes, and lapping and polishing machines, to machine parts to specifications. Builds parts from blueprints supplied by others or from own layout drawings for a variety of projects District-wide. Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part to be fabricated. Other Duties as Assigned.

This position is located at the West Palm Beach Field Station.
Work hours: Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm - Closed Friday

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Typically has High School Diploma or GED and 6+ years' experience as a Machinist, or 2+ years' experience as a Machinist and a current certification in Machining Technologies.

The hiring range for this position is $57,066.60 to $69,555.20 (based on education and years of relevant work experience). Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid State of Florida Driver's License (Required)
Forklift Operations Certification (Required)
First Aid/CPR/AED (Required)


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.

Composition of office and field work (percentage dependent upon position requirements), with regular exposure to a hot and humid environment in remote and heavy vegetative areas. Agility, Balancing, Climbing, Drive/operate equipment, Eye-hand-foot coordination, Hearing, Manual dexterity, Move/transport equipment, Noise exposure, Prolonged standing Recognize color differences. Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment), Exposure to dust.

Veteran's Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Organization

OM5405424 Wpb Fs-Maint Supt Facilities

Keywords: South Florida Water Management District, Miami , Machinist, Other , West Palm Beach, Florida