FOREMAN OF MACHINISTS

Job Number:

409024

Description

BID ANNOUNCEMENT

Foreman of Machinist, PR

Chicago Department of Water Management

Bureau of Meter Services

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $62.39p/h

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on July 14, 2025

This position is covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS LOCAL 126 (BARGAINING UNIT #36). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, supervises journey-level machinists engaged in the manufacturing, repair, and rebuilding of precision metal parts for the maintenance of mechanical equipment and machinery. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Studies blueprints, specifications, or models of parts to be made to assess size of job and amount of work required.
• Monitors the inspection and dismantling of mechanical equipment and machinery and reviews diagnoses of malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Prepares cost estimates of labor and materials needed to complete repair jobs.
• Plans, assigns, and schedules jobs based on established priorities and the availability of resources.
• Orders materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Makes staff work assignments and monitors work in progress to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Provides technical assistance in unusual or difficult fabrication jobs.
• Inspects finished products for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee the installation and testing of new and rebuilt parts, mechanical equipment, and machinery to ensure malfunctions have been corrected.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and evaluates their performance.
• Works with other trades at job sites to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Approves employee time records.
• Maintains work records and prepares project status reports.
• Tests of new machine tools, including computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, and make recommendations for possible acquisition.
• Trains and advise machinists and water meter machinists in the installation of water meters of all sizes.
• Trains machinists and water meter machinists in the repair and testing of water meters.
• Completes meter data profiles and explains consumption results to customers where necessary.
• Train and/or supervise the construction of Meter Controls for any given property.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 1424 West Pershing Road

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Machinist apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, plus two years of journey-level machinist work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery) EQUIPMENT
• Standard office equipment (e.g. telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
• Computer and peripheral equipment (e.g. personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer, modems)
• Hand and power tools (e.g., wrench, plied, die grinders, buffers)
• Standard tools and equipment of the machinist trade (e.g., machine tools, precision instruments, micrometers, dial indicators)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required • Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to successfully pass a written test / skills assessment and complete an interview. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled. The interviewed candidate(s) receiving a passing score on the test and possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Jun 27, 2025, 5:00:00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Jul 15, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 36 | Salary: $62.30

Pay Basis

:Yearly

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