Millwright Machinist / Mechanic

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Millwright Machinist / Mechanic

Salary

$46.27 Hourly

Location

Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1235

Department

Machine Shop Maintenance

Opening Date

09/19/2024

Closing Date

10/2/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Overview & Purpose

About the Pay

NOTE: The hourly pay rate indicated of$46.27 is for entry only. The compensation typically increases up to$51.41 hourquickly within the first two years of successful performance and mastery of skills.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP), a 336-mile system that brings Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona, delivers the state's single largest renewable water supply and serves 80% of the state's population.

Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries

• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension

• 401(k)

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability

• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

• Paid training & tuition reimbursement

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid vacation & sick time

• Wellness programs

• No benefits waiting period

• Relocation benefits

• Significant training and development opportunities

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

  About the Responsibilities

The Machine Shop Team functions to provide Central Arizona Project with internal expertise to maintain our large and geographically dispersed industrial mechanical systems. CAP is seeking a highly skilled, highly motivated Machinist / Mechanic to provide journeyman-level technical expertise in the performance and support of this vital function.

• This position requires extensive machining skills with turning, milling, and grinding machines, large and small, manual, portable, and CNC.

As aMachinist / Mechanic, you would be responsible for precision machine operation including computer numerical control (CNC), manual and field machining in support of the overhaul and repair of heavy industrial mechanical equipment associated with large pumping plants, generation stations, check structures, turnouts and aqueducts. Equipment includes synchronous motors, large pumps, hydroelectric turbines, radial gates and hoists, slide gates and hydraulic operator systems. Work assignments are primarily at the Headquarters Machine Shop but, at times throughout their employment, incumbents may be assigned to work at other locations across the Central Arizona Project system, as needs dictate. Occasional overnight travel will be required throughout the work week.

About the Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Completed state or federal certified mechanical apprenticeship; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and demonstrated ability.

• Three (3) years journeyman-level work experience in an industrial mechanical environment with technical and specialized knowledge; or completion of the CAP mechanical apprenticeship program (or other apprenticeship deemed comparable to CAP apprenticeship by management).

• Possess a strong working knowledge of hydraulic systems and controls and the ability to troubleshoot.

• Is highly proficient in the safe use of proper tools and equipment for precision measuring and testing, fabricating, calibrating, reconditioning, maintaining and repairing in an industrial mechanical environment.

• Knowledgeable of industrial safety requirements including hazardous energy control protocols.

• Computer usage and data entry skills.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply. See theposition description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/capaz/classspecs/1163813?keywords=millwright&pagetype=classSpecifications) on our jobs site for more information about physical requirements and environment.

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How to Apply

If you are looking for a millwright/mechanic role with extensive machining and great work/life balance at an amazing company, APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Your water, your future.

Clickhere (http://www.cap-az.com/employment/benefits/) for details regarding CAP's benefits.

01

I have reviewed the starting pay for this position ($46.27 per hour). I understand that the pay can increase with positive performance up to $51.41 per hour. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

• Yes

  02

  Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• PhD or JD

  03

  Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of journeyman level mechanical work experience with emphasis on heavy industrial maintenance do you have?

• Less than 1

• 1 - 2

• 3 - 4

• 5 - 6

• 7+

  05

  If you have journeyman level work experience, please briefly list where you gained your experience.

  06

  Have you completed a (Central Arizona Project) CAP mechanical apprenticeship program?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Have you successfully completed a state-certified mechanical apprenticeship?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered YES to the question above, please briefly list what apprenticeship program you completed.

  09

  Do you have working knowledge of major equipment overhauls in a heavy industrial environment?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you have machining experience?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Which of the following machine shop equipment are you highly proficient in the safe use of? (select all that apply)

• Water-jet Cutting Machine

• Optical Alignment Equipment

• Radial Arm Drill Press

• Press

• Lathe

• Band Saw

• Hydraulic Testing Equipment

• Vertical Boring Mill

• Knee Mill

• Horizontal Mill

• CNC Lathe

• CNC Machining Center

• Surface Grinder

• NC Surface Grinder

• Tool Sharpening Equipment

• Stress Relieving (Heat Treat) Equipment

• Hone

• None of the Above

  12

  Are you proficient in alignment procedures?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Can you demonstrate your proficiency in the use of precision measuring and test equipment?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Please indicate which of the following motors or equipment you have at least one year of work experience with (select all that apply):

• Horizontal pump

• Vertical pump

• Hydro-electric

• None of the above

  15

  Do you have a working understanding of hydraulic system controls?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Are you able to demonstrate problem solving in trigonometrical calculations involved in position locating?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Do you know the basic overhead crane and hoist hand signals?

• Yes

• No

  18

  Have you ever received formal rigging training?

• Yes

• No

  19

  Do you understand that this position requires many physical job functions and tasks to be performed and requires passing a pre-employment physical?

• Yes

• No

  20

  Please briefly note what most interests you about this position.

  Required Question

Agency

Central Arizona Project

Address

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

Website

http://www.cap-az.com

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