MACHINIST

Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Chicago, IL

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: COUPE Local 126 Machinists

Working from blueprints and written specifications, fabricates metal parts by the use of lathes, planers, shapers, milling machines, drill presses, measuring instruments and other machine or hand tools. May dismantle and assemble equipment for which a part is fabricated. Installs the proper cutting tool and sets the speed and feed of the machine. Inspects parts for wear, cracks or other defects, and reassembles after new parts have been fabricated

Typical Duties

  • Studies blueprints and specifications of damaged metal parts.
  • Plans sequence of work and orders materials from the stockroom.
  • Lays out work, establishing the necessary reference points, center lines and guides.
  • Measures with scale, calipers and micrometers; uses scriber, center punch, surface gauge and dividers to mark the metal.
  • Clamps the work in the chuck, vise or other holding device. Installs the proper cutting tool and sets the speed and feed of the machine. Operates the machine tools (engine lathe, drill press, milling machine, planer, shaper, etc.) to cut the metal to the required size and shape.
  • Dismantles machinery brought to the shop for repairs. Inspects parts for wear, cracks or other defects, and reassembles after new parts have been fabricated.
  • Welds and brazes broken parts with either electric or gas equipment. Cuts steel plate with acetylene torch and builds up work metal with metalizing machine.
  • , and placing appropriate barriers when required.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Director of Plant Operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED (Must provide proof at the time of interview)
  • Must possess a valid driver's license, (Must provide proof at the time of interview)
  • Successful completion of an accredited Journeyman Machinist training or apprenticeship program, (Must provide proof at the time of interview) supplemented by one year full-time paid work experience as a Journeyman Machinist OR Five (5) years full-time paid work experience as a Machinist

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

  • Knowledge of the properties of various types of steel, brass, bronze and other metals.
  • Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and procedures pertinent to the Machinist's trade.
  • Skill in the execution of all related tasks and duties.
  • Ability to set up and perform all operations on standard machine tools, working to tolerance of .0001 of an inch.
  • Ability to read blueprints, plan the work sequence, select the proper tools and metals, and lay out the work
  • This position occasionally requires various types of physical exertion, including, but not limited to lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving objects of moderate to heavy weight.
  • This position requires moderate to extensive travel to work assignments throughout Cook County, for which the employee must provide his or her own adequate means of transportation.
VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :
  • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
  • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION BENEFITS PACKAGE
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
  • Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
  • Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
  • CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Posted 2026-06-21

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