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New York State Civil Service Trades Specialist (CNC Machinist) or Trainee 1/2 in Waterford, New York

NY HELP No

Agency Canal Corporation

Title Trades Specialist (CNC Machinist) or Trainee 1/2

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.96 to $31.39 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address 200 Davis Ave

City Waterford

State NY

Zip Code 12188

Minimum Qualifications Trades Specialist (CNC Machinist) Eq to G-12Successful completion of the two-year traineeship; OR four years of full-time experience in the machinist trade under a skilled tradesperson that has provided training equivalent to that received 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.ORTrainee 1 Eq to G-9Successful completion of a one-year technical school or BOCES program, or possession of an associate degree in machining, computer numeric controlled machining, precision machining, advanced manufacturing technology, tool and die making, mechanical engineering technology, or a comparable curriculum (candidates must have a minimum “B-” or 2.7 GPA average in their coursework); or successful completion of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Machining Level 1 certification and 1,000 hours of on-the-job training; or successful completion of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Machining Level 2 certification; or 2,000 hours of on-the-job training; 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.ORTrainee 2 Eq to G-11Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (CNC Machinist) Trainee 1; successful completion of a one-year technical school or BOCES program, or possession of an associate degree in machining, computer numeric controlled machining, precision machining, advanced manufacturing technology, tool and die making, mechanical engineering technology, or a comparable curriculum and 1,000 hours of on-the-job training (candidates must have a minimum “B-” or 2.7 GPA average in their coursework); or successful completion of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Machining Level 1 certification and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training; or successful completion of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills Machining Level 2 certification and 1,000 hours of on-the-job training; or 3,000 hours of on-the-job training; 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.Please note that employees must possess a valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle(s) driven at the time of appointment & continuously maintain it thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to & including termination.

Duties Description Trades Specialists (CNC Machinists) utilize Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment, such as milling machines and plasma tables, and the associated Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) software to machine, create and fabricate parts and tools to digitally precise measurements and tolerances. Incumbents utilize the CAM software to modify machine speed, tooling, coolant usage and levels, and cutting style to ensure precision and accuracy of manufactured items.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.

Additional Comments 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. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/Parking is providedPlease note that CSEA represented positions at the Canal Corporation are entitled to receive a 2% General Salary Increase as of July 1, 2024. The new salary range, from the hiring rate of G-9 to the Job Rate of G-12 will be as follows:$20.36/hr. to $32.02/hr.Please also note that this posting is for a second position recently established at Waterford.

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Name Recruitment@Canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@Canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl St

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on Applying E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERREDInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should complete an application and forward to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, "Trades Specialist (CNC Machinist) - Waterford", in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Applications can be found at https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.htmlThe New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?accessibility@nypa.gov.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

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