Lab machinist office of materials management

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Organization : Transportation - Central Office

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Part-time

Compensation : $26.63

Unposting Date : Jun 18, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Equipment Operations

Technical Skills : Equipment Operations

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail

Agency Contact Name : Garyck Todd

Agency Contact Information :

Intermittent Lab Machinist, Office of Materials Management, PN 20050541

(240005Y0)

Job Duties

Intermittent Lab Machinist, Office of Materials Management, PN 20050541

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to .

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Benefits to you:

• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

• Work/Life Balance

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Independently designs, develops, builds & modifies testing equipment using computer software packages (e.g., Bluebeam Revu) & other applications (e.g., manual design) & serves as team leader & provides work direction & training to assigned staff (e.g., Highway Technicians) on a project basis. Develops & applies power sources, electrical motors, or hydraulics, to powers testing equipment as necessary; motor set up, electrical wiring, power source, appropriate engine type, revolutions per minute (RPM). Independently responsible for technical material methodology records. Designs & develops precision jigs & fixtures incorporated in building various testing equipment. Manufactures special samples by operating various hand tools, machine shop tools, & equipment including lathes, milling machines, drill press, surface grinder, electric & acetylene welding equipment. Modifies, designs & tests equipment developed by engineering staff.

Repairs & maintains laboratory & field testing equipment (e.g., concrete air meters, scales, soil rammers, soil molds, penetration resistance devices, electric hot plates, gasoline stoves, electric & air operated centrifuges, hydraulic beam brakers, density cones, mechanical liquid limit devices, volumeters; cross-trained to assist in repair & calibration of nuclear density gauges including measuring radiation emitted & received back from nuclear gauge to calibrate device for proper readings; rebuild equipment; replace computer chips & boards, resistors, transistors, solders as needed. Performs shield metal arc welding (SMAW) & other welding processes for equipment construction & repair.

Designs, develops, repairs & calibrates various equipment for other divisions & offices within state government (e.g., Research & Development, District offices, computer aided drafting & design (CADD) & Mapping, Central Garage). Repairs & maintains lab machine shop equipment; perform building maintenance tied to lab equipment including maintenance of lab equipment to specification, different water systems, electrical drops, etc. & coordinate activities with routine maintenance. Repairs test equipment & performs routine maintenance, operates forklifts to unload materials & equipment, document & accept samples in the test laboratory receiving area.

Maintains cleanliness on the shipping dock. Communicates facility work order needs with Supervisor & Facilities Management staff. Maintains operation of forklift. Orders & maintains supply room. Completes weekly hazardous waste site inspection form & attends meetings with regards to environmental inspections. Moves waste materials as needed. Performs order pickups & drop offs as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in hand & power tool operation, blueprint reading, arc welding; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions & percentages; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in design development of equipment for testing purposes; 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in machine shop procedures & equipment operation or laboratory machine shop.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualification For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Equipment Operations ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of budgeting; employee training & development (e.g., QAR=s, radiography)*; laboratory machine shop procedures & equipment operation; blueprint reading; state & federal regulations, policies, procedures (e.g., American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, American Society of Testing & Materials, Ohio Department of Construction & Materials Specifications)*; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions & percentages. Skill in use of personal computer; machine shop equipment operation (e.g., lathe, milling machine, shaper, drill press, surface grinder, electric & acetylene welding equipment, small motors, electrical equipment) & hand & power tool operation. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish fact & draw valid conclusions; maintain accurate records; interpret variety of technical material in books, manuals or journals; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; lift up to 100 lbs. repeatedly & move limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly. (*)Developed after employment.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.

The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.