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No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
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No Location CountyMontgomery Street Address30 South Bridge Street CityFonda StateNY Zip Code12068 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionReporting 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.
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Trades Specialist (Machinist) #03611
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A Machinist builds and repairs precisely detailed and sized metal parts used in a variety of tools and appliances. Builds parts following a blueprint or creates original designs.
$52,254 / year median in New York
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
07/28/26Applications Due:
08/11/26Vacancy ID:
220780 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyCanal Corporation TitleTrades Specialist (Machinist) #03611 Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade12 Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $24.37 to $33.97 Hourly Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage10% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From7 AM To3:30 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyMontgomery Street Address30 South Bridge Street CityFonda StateNY Zip Code12068 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionReporting 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 .
- 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 QualificationsTrades 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.
E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED
- Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.