BLACKSMITH Job Number: 376659

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Blacksmith

Department of Assets, Information and Services

Division of Fleet Services

Number of Positions: 1

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Blacksmiths Local 1 (Bargaining Unit 24). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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 supervision, performs skilled blacksmith work in forging, shaping, and bending metals to fabricate metal parts for use in the repair and maintenance of equipment, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reads blueprints and work orders to assess work required and to determine the type and size of parts to be shaped, the type of metals to be used and other requirements;

• Removes worn and damaged parts on equipment using plasma cutters or burning torches;

• Ensures adequate supplies of tools, equipment and materials are at work site to complete jobs;

• Heats metal to proper temperature in a blacksmith’s forge or furnace and uses hand and power tools to hammer, punch or cut metal to size and shape on an anvil;

• Uses a variety of welding methods including electric arc, MIG and TIG welding or oxy-acetylene welding to join parts;

• Fabricates metal parts and frames for use on fire trucks and firefighting apparatus, tow-trucks and other heavy duty vehicles and equipment;

• Checks part sizes using measuring instruments;

• Fabricates customized tools for use in the installation, replacement and repair of brackets, bars, wrenches, frames and other metal parts;

• Prepares work activity reports;

• Cleans and maintains forge and furnace, blacksmith tools and related equipment;

• Cleans work sites after repairs

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

Salary: $50.10/hour

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered blacksmith apprenticeship training program and journeyman status; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License

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 climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired. Bidders will be hired in seniority order.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Experience in the transportation industry
• Experience working with heavy equipment
• Welding experience

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

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Brandon Johnson, Mayor Christopher Owen, Commissioner

Applications for this position will be accepted from May 15, 2023 until 11:59pm CST on May 29, 2023

Job Posting : May 15, 2023, 12:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 29, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

BU : 24 | Salary : $50.10/hour Pay Basis :Yearly