Machinist General - Temporary

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Sep 12, 2024

**Requisition ID** : 17808

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Paid sick time in accordance with the Arizona state minimum wage law and overtime pay for any hours actually worked over 40 in their FLSA defined week

+ Access to a recreation and fitness facility

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

**Summary**

Under general supervision, performs skilled work on the journeyman level in the construction and repair of all kinds of metal parts, tools and equipment, using lathes, milling machines, drill presses, power saws, grinders and related equipment. Also includes millwright, structural steel and general repair work requiring an all-around skill in setting up and operating metal working machines; layout, installation and alignment of heavy machinery and equipment; erection of structural steel and repair work of a general nature at locations throughout the Project. May sometimes require being transported by fixed wing, rotor, or other means of Project approved transportation. Assists in the "OJT of Apprentice Machinists". Employee is committed to achieve the highest goals of excellence in serving our customers and working with fellow employees.

Any one position may not include all duties nor do the example of duties include all tasks, which may be found in the position of this class.

**What You'll Do**

+ Sets up and operates metal working machines and accessory tools and equipment, using all hand tools of the trade including scrapers, chisels, fuels, squares, micrometers, calipers, plumb bobs and other measuring devices necessary in the repair, alignment, or shaping of metal parts and equipment to precise dimensions and tolerances prescribed.

+ Inspects, dismantles, diagnoses and performs skilled mechanical repair work in or out of the shop on hydraulic turbines, generators, pumps, graders, electric motors, and similar equipment.

+ Installs and aligns or changes the layout and set up of heavy machinery and equipment at Hydro power plants and other locations throughout the Project.

+ Lays out and may fabricate steel members for structural steel construction jobs as required, including the raising, placing, and uniting fabricated structural steel members, such as girders, plates, columns, etc., and performs other tasks associated with or required in shop structural steel assignments.

+ Lays out and plans work assigned, using blue prints, sketches, and/or written or oral instructions supplied.

+ Operates and/or uses hoists, cranes, trucks, dollies, rollers, rigs and similar equipment required in handling or moving material and equipment incidental to job assignment.

+ Keeps records of time and parts used in work assignments.

+ Is responsible for safety of others, and that the work performed is accomplished in a cost effective manner.

+ Performs related work as required and as workloads vary and are adjusted by supervisory personnel.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Employee must work safely and efficiently in the performance of their job duties. Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees, customers and the public. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, and have the ability to accurately and legibly complete applicable paper work. May be required to work a reasonable amount of overtime.

**Experience**

4 years of experience as a General Machinist Apprentice in Constriction/Maintenance-Power or equivalent.

**Education**

Completion of an appropriate Apprenticeship program or equivalent.

**Testing and Certifications**

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas. OPT, or other employment-related visas.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix