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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-0673.Farquharson.82-07-30673181 dr 678181 IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION Under THE CROWN EMPLOYEES COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACT Before THE GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT BOARD Between: OPSEU (George A. Farquharson) . . and CrieVor The Crown in Right of Ontario (Ministry of Transportation and Communications) Employer Before: For the Crievor: For the Employer: Hearing P. Draper - Vice-Chairman T. Traves - Member A. Fortier - Member A. Ryder, Counsel ’ Cameron, Brewin J( Scott T. Wheeler Head, Classification and Pay Administration Ministry of Transportation and Communications May 21, 1982 1 I ;i i C’ i. -2- The Crievor, George~ A. Farquharson, whose position is classified Maintenance Machinist, grieves that his position is improperly classified and requests that it be .re-classified Equipment Development Technician. The Griever has been employed since 1970 as a lMachinist in the machine shop’that forms part of the Equipment Engineering Office, of the Highway Engineering Division of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Stated in general terms, the shop is engaged in the design, development and assembly of non-commercial equipment for the Ministry. For some years the complement of the shop was a Foreman, five Machinists, one Mechanic and one Welder. In late 1980 or early 1981 Ministry personnel began to discuss the re-organization of the shop with a view to incre~asing its design and development potential. As a result, a decision was made to create three positions in the shop classified Equipment Development Technician, a liigher classification than Maintenance Machinist. An EDT Position Specification was drawn up, effective from April 1, 1981, and a competition, restricted to the five ,Vachinists employed in the shop, was announced in July, 1981. Four of the five eligible employees, including the Grievor, applied and he was the unsuccessful candidate. It should be noted that we are not here concerned with the result of the competition or with the relative qualifications of the Griever and the three appointees to the new position. The appointments became effective September I, 1981, and the present grievance was filed :: -3- on September 4,‘19gl. Shortly thereafter the Ministry prepared a Machinist Position Specification to replace the one that had been in force since January, 1966, and to take effect September 1, 1981. We digress to record that the representative of the Employer objected to the filing in evidence of the 1966’ Machinist Position Specification on the ground that it had been superseded as of September I, 1981, and had no application thereafter; and that counsel to the Griever objected to the filing fin evidence of the 1981~ Machinist Position Specification on the ground that it fell under the exclusionary rule respecting self-serving evidence.. The objections were overruled and the documents were admitted, the Board being of the opinion that both were relevant to the issue to be determined by the Board. More particularly, the Board was satisfied that then 1981 Machinist Position Specification could not be said to be a fabrication (the risk of which is the rationale generally offered for the “self-serving” rule) and that the suggestion that its real purpose was to serve as evidence in these proceedings raised the question of the weight to be given to. it, not ,of its admissibility. Called to testify by the Grievor, Malcolm Stott stated that he is employed as a Senior Research Technician in the Ministry. His duties are concerned with pavement testing and the development of equipment for that purpose. In April, 1981, the Griever was assigned by the shop Foreman to work with him on modifications to a moisture gauge. A “step by step” procedure in which the Crievor participated Ifd to an eventual I : i -4- solution, the G;ievor% knowledge of’ machining techniques being an important element. The Griever also played a role in decisions regarding the shape, weight and strength of the box. He has also worked with another of the Machinists who was later appointed an EDT on a project of about the same complexity as the moisture gauge box. Called to testify by the Griever, Cecil Simmons stated that he is a Professional Engineer employed as a Senior Research Engineer in the Ministry. His duties are concerned with automotive testing. He has often worked with the Griever on devices which he has designed and sketched. He also sets the operational requirements for the device and conducts performance tests. The Griever has had no role in design or development although he has on occasion made suggestions’ for changes, such as the substitution of one material for another, intended to facilitate assembly or manufacture as~.distinct from operating characteristics. He has not Worked with any of the iMachinists who were appointed EDT%. The Griever testified that at various times between January, 1982 and the present he has worked on the manufacture of a weed sprayer along with an,EDT, the other Machinist, the Mechanic and the ‘Weider. His participation involved the assembly of the required pulleys, gears, chains and shafts. Between April, 1981 and the present he has workeo on the updating of a number of zone stripers (used for marking highway lanes) along with the three EDT’s, the Mechanic and the Welder. Between August and December, 1981, he worked on the. modification of a flatbed -5- semi-trailer for use in truck tire testing along with two other Machinists (one of whom was appointed an EDT during the course of the project), the iMechanic and the Welder. His participation involved the production of the required irrigation system and assistance to the EDT on the design of the axle. During May, 1981, he worked alone (as indicated by work orders filed in evidence) making the housing, handle and catch for a locking device for use on a centrifuge, and a time delay mechanism for use on a crash barrier device. He receives his assignments from-the Foreman or an EDT. He is given sketches or drawings to work from. He does not agree with the 1981 Machinist Position Specification because it does not “picture” his working relationship with EDT% and %ustomers@1 ‘(Ministry technical personnel). EDT’s do some field performance and endurance tests. Other than some local field aips made recently, he has made non@ since 1976. The written reply he received from the Employer at stage 2 of the grievance procedure denied his grievance on the ground that his responsibilities were not as broad in scope as those of an EDT. Elmer Zulis, testifying for the Employer, stated that he is the Foreman of the machine shop in which the Crievor is employed. His opinion is that the EDT Position Specification of April, 1981, Rroperly describes the work of the three EDT’s in the shop and the Machinist Position Specification of September, 1981, properly describes the work of the Crievor. The Grievor’s duties are mainly concerned with manufacturing. Equipment made in the shop is serviced by EDT’s who are familiar with the systems involved, such as hydraulic, electric and electronic, and are ,i I -6. responsible for equipment evaluation. Since the appointment of the three EDT’s both he and they have assumed more responsibility though the EDT’s continue to do some manufacturing. He gives the EDT’s and the Machinists their assignments and issues the necessary work orders. William tin, testifying for the Employer, stated that he is employed as a Designer in the Equipment Engineering Office of which the machine shop is part. He is trained as a ~Draftsman and a Machinist and is a qualified Senior Engmeering Technician. The shop was originally an emergency repair facility and gradually acquired the capability for ,,equipment production. Development work for the shop was begun-by his predecessors and was continued by him. Since the creation of the three EDT positions his direct involvement in shop operations has decreased from 75% to 5% of his time. The Machinist Position Specification that became effective September ,I, 1981, was drafted by a member of the tMinistry’s Personnel Department. and was reviewed with the Cirievor, who made suggestions for changes and made no objection to the final draft but referred to it as “one version” of the position and did not sign it. Where the requirements of “customers” involve only the physical facilities of the shop the assignment is given to a Machinist. The stages involved in a project where design and development are being undertaken may be described as Problem-Concept-Feasibility-Availability-Sketch (or Preliminary Drawing)-Components-Drawings-Production Planning-Parts Orders-Fabrication/Machining/Astembly-De-Bugging-Instruction-Testing. The EDT’s are brought into the project at the initial stage. The IMachinists I ~- 7 - are involved at the Fabrication/Machining/Assembly stage. Since their appointment the EDTs have developed, amongst other complex items, an .exhaust heat exchanger for use on zone stripers. Zone stripers, which are processing plants on wheels having some 2000 components and nine or more systems, are serviced by EDT?.. They are responsible for the design and development of components, modifying commercially available components, finding substitute components and making component evaluations, none of which are IMachinists duties. The Crievor basically works on self-contained components, does final assembly and carries out modifications that do not affect the end function of the equipment. The positions of the Machinists in the shop have been classified Maintenance Machinist since at least 1970 and all the rMachinists have had generally the same duties and responsibilities. The positions had been and are now properly classified but with the appointment of the three EDT’s it became necessary to roe-define the duties of Machinists in the shop, hence .the new Position Specification. The three Machinist positions left vacant by the appointment of the EDT’s were declared redundant. In response to the Griever’s request for clarification of his duties he issued an instruction to the Griever on November 25, 1981, to accept assignments only from him or the shop Foreman. None of the EDT’s have worked for Stott or Simmons since September 1, 1981. Counsel to the Grievor accepts the explanation of the differences between the Maintenance (Machinist and the Equipment Development Technician Class Standards set out’in the Employer’s reply at ~:;, . . i ! -8- the second stage of the grievance procedure and argues from it that the EDT’s and the Grievor are basically Machinists but where the compatibility of components with the whole of an apparatus is involved, the assignment contains a developmental element. The reply reads, in part, as follows: lime are some similarities between the two positions. However, the primary difference is the degree to whi& innovation and implementation in a system or whole pro+ct se&e is required. As I read the requirements, thernanufactureofapartfor,oracomponentofa larger system from a sketch, plan or oral description andthefittingardvxkingofthatpartacomponnt toitsne&hbokngpartorannponentarethepr0per . . dutiesofah(aintenanceMachuust . WhWZthI?lTSpCW- IbIlities for the original conc~tion of the part or componfm and the lxspaebiIity for the collptibiiry of this part or component with the whole ayatem, rather thanonlyitafittoitsne~,areaddedtothe duticsofaMaintenanceMachinisttkpoaitianistkn an Equipment Development Tedmician. As most equipment isoperatedinthefieldsometrainingorhtructh iarquiredanl,whefethi.5activityisrequiredfor significant time periods, it is considered to strengthen the rapadaiities of the Equipment Developmat Tech- . . nlaan. Counsel submits that the Crievor had been performing and continued after September 1, 1981, to perform developmental work and that his duties and those of the EDT appointed on that date are substantially the same. The explanation in the reply taken together with the actual practice in the shop is the true measure of the EDT classification. The representative of the Employer submits that any developmental work being done by the Grievor is infrequent and minor and is not of the nature .contemplated by the EDT Class Standard. His responsibility is to provide a skilled machining service to facilitate f i - 9- fabrication and assembly of equipment components. He concedes that there is some overlap between the duties and responsibilities of EDT’s and those of Machinists in the shop but argues that the Grievor is not performing work sufficiently like that being performed by EDT’s to satisfy the criteria for re-classification contained in earlier Board decisions. There can be no doubt but that the work performed by the IMachinists in the shop gradually changed and evolved as the demands of the Ministry for specialized equipment not commercially available continued to grow. The Crievor testified that the 1966 Machinist Position Specification did not adequately describe the duties that he and the other Machinists were performing up to 1981. In 1978 the Crievor, in his Union capacity and with the support of Zin, proposed that the salaries of the ,Machinists be increased or that a “higher level” of Machinists be created. This approach, like a similar one made earlier by iWs predecessor, was not successful. The Crievor’s difficulty, in the circumstances of this case, is that his grievance is predicated on the appointment of the EDT’s, No position in the classification to which he.lays claim and to which his 03/n may be compared existed in the shop until September 1, 1981. That claim must be judged either on the basis of the EDT Class Standard and the EDT Position Specification of April, 1981, or on the basis of a comparison of the work being performed by the Griever after September 1, 1981, with that of the EDT’s appointed on that date. I - 10 - The imployer had the undoubted right to re-organize the operations of the shop, to select and appoint the EDT’s, and to establish the respective duties and responsibilities of EDTs and Machinists in the shop. The preparation of Position Specifications for the hvo classifications appears to us to be an indispensable part of that process, notwithstanding that the fifing of the present grievance increased the desirability, from the Employer’s view point, of having a current Machinist Position Specification in place. The grievance cannot be approached as though nothing : whatever happened on September 1, 1981. The Board can be concerned only with the circumstances that came about with the appointment of the EDT% and the re-definition of the Machinists’ duties and responsibilities in the shop., The crucial question is what the EDT’s and the Machinists, respectively, are held accountable for under the new organizational scheme. Again, we note that we are not called upon to judge the Crievor’s qualifications. He may well be qualified to do the work of an EDT but if he is not, in fact, doing either work encompassed by that classification or work being performed by employees in that classification, he is not entitled to have his position re-classified as he requests. We find, based on the evidence before us, that the duties and responsibilities of the Griever are fairly described in the Maintenance ,Machinist Class Standard and the September, 19SI ,Machinist Position In addition to the present grievance, the Crievor filed a second grievance (678/81) on November 25, 1981, alleging that his job assignments were “discriminatory and unreasonable” and requesting that either he be paid the EDT rate or that he be given Machinist job assignments. The parties agreed that the two cases should be listed for hearing together and a request to that effect was acceded to by the Registrar. At then hearing, counsel to the Grievor suggested that depending on the disposition of the classification grievance the second grievance might, in effect, be redundant, while the representative of the Employer proposed that the Board entertain both grievances. I - 11 - Specification. Conversely, the Griever’s duties and responsibilities are not of the scope and complexity described in the EDT Class Standard and the April, 1981 EDT Position Specification. We find further that the Grievor does not regularly perform duties and responsibilities (in the language of earlier Board decisions) “substantially similar” or “virtually identical” to those of EDT?. Accordingly, we confirm that the Grievor is properly classified in the classification Maintenance Machinist. The grievance is dismissed. The Class Standards and Position Specifications referred to herein, all of which were filed in evidence, are appended to this decision. - IZ- Having decided not to hear it, the Board is not seized of the second grievance. The intentions of the Grievor with respect to that grievance should be communicated promptly to the Zegistrar. DATED at Toronto, Ontario this 30th day of July, 1982. P. Draper Vice Chairman I “I concur” (see addendum attached) T. Traves Member /lb I ~cMcur~~~~~s'decisi~todenythisgrievance.~ Ec?nething furthar, l.iceve, retnafns tDbesaidamlttkoriginsof this case. MrseveralYearS~~tDthegrievance, the union ad thegriemr's supervisorhadpress2dtheMinistryto qgrade theclassificatianof themachws "tsin~thesiEpincuYiertoreflect betbar ttdr increased responsih.i.litiee. The Ministry resisted thesepmpogals~~July1981,wfien,wi~tadvancerm~ti~ to the men~theirUnion;itcreeti+3reenewqgradedpx3itionsandinvi~ ~thefivemwhinistsinthe~tocanpetef~thein.underthe cirnrmstan;oessensibleIllanagenentprectice~thetagooddeal ofhardfeelings,if~theirevitabledisapFo~~ttbatfollowed tbenew~postlags,migfit~beenaMidedif~ytheMinistryhad undertakenafmnkdiscussionwiththemenofitsretionaletDupgade onlytbreeof thefivepositi.ans. Inacaseoflmgslxd.irgcontrwersy suchasthis~themwin~shoT,wereentitledtDan~~ti~: theMinistry,ofwurse, hadarighttomkeanarbitrarydecision,but byexercisingthatrightitprumkdbi tterness arid a costly grievance. ( ( ..-y-- /-T-'.. I . ; _ ,-f'!.. .: Cd ; '-i;p--- July 28, 1982 EXHIBIT 2 MAINTENANCE MACHINIST CLASS DEFINITION: i .-’ 1. This clav covers positions involving skilled machinist work at the journeyman tradesman level, in the maintenance, repair, and fabrication of all kinds of metal parts, tools, machines, equipment,, etc., at or about a Government building, institution or other establishment. The employees in these positions are given general assignments by a Foreman, Maintenance Foreman, Building Superintendent or Maintenance Superintendent or other official responsible for buildings maintenance or other service requiring skilled machine work. According to verbal or written instructions, blue prints or plans, they are required to carry assignments to completion according to accepted practices and following the recognized procedures and techniques of the machinist trade. These employees may determine work methods and the work is reviewed for adherence to plans and instructions, satisfactory production and quality and precision of workmanship. Duties may also entail the supervision and instruction of apprentices, unskilled or semi-skilled workers and patient, resident, trainee or inmate helpers. These employees may also be required to perform related maintenance tasks or other duties, but at least 60% of their work must involve the use of the skills, at the journeyman ~level, of the machinists’ trade. These employees use a variety of special or general metal working machines-‘such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, piston grinding and turning machines as well as a variety of hand tools and precise measuring instruments. They shape metal parts to precise 1 dimensions within close tolerances; fit and assemble machines, equipment and sub-assemblies; grind valves; machine water pump ( castings, cylinder heads, etc; overhaul mechanical equipment and fabricate replacement parts as necessary; construct and assemble parts and equipment for research or other special projects. They assist and co-operate with other tradesmen, such as Automotive Mechanics, and non-trades staff. OR - II. This class also covers positions where:- (i) there is only one position, having only one incumbent, in the Machinists’ trade at the establishment conined; (ii) supervision over the position is not exercised by a position classified as Maintenance Machinissoreman, and -2- (iii) the sole incumbent in addition to performing the duties of a ,Maintenance Machinist (1) must estimate the quantities of material and labour required: plan and lay out the work; maintain an adequate stock of supplies on site; requisition replacements; keep account of materials used and repairs, fabrications, inspections,. etc., effected, for all work in the ivlachinists’ trade carried out ,at the establish,mezconcerned. - Positions at establishments where:- (i) there are only two positions in the IMachinists’ trade at the establishment concerned; (ii) supervision is exercised over neither position by a position classified as Maintenance Machinist Foreman, and (iii) the one incumbent of one of the positions acts as lead hand and is required in addition to performing the duties of a &iaintenance Machinist (i), to estimate the quantities of material and labour required; plan and lay out the work; maintain an adequate stock of supplies on site; requisition replacements; keep account of materials used and repairs, fabrications, inspections, etc., efffected for 11 work in the Machinists’ trade carried out at the establishment concerned. ~Employees in positions in this class must devote at least 60% of their work time to duties involving the skills of the trade as in ,Maintenance Machinist II). -.- QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Preferably technical school educational; successful completion of a recognized machinist course; or completion of the recognized apprenticeship in the machinists’ trade, and certification of completion by the Department of Labour; *or an acceptable equivalent combination of.training and experience. 2. Acceptable experience as a machinist. 3. Ability to work from plans and drawings, written or oral instructions; instructional ability; satisfactory physical condition. *Where the equivalent applies the applicant will be required to successfully complete a Civil Service Trades Test. Revised, January 1967 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. a. -3- EXHIBIT 3 POSITION SPECIFICATION Position Code Number: 06-4451-27 Position Title: Dept: Branch: Division: Section: Location: Number of Incumbents: Immediate Supervisor of this Position: Number of Positions and Incumbents Supervised: Purpose of Position: Machinist M.T.C. Highway Operations Highway Engineering Division Equipment Engineering Office Downsview 4 (a) Title: Machine Shop Foreman (b) Position Code Number: 06-4451-26 (a) Positions Directly Supervised: WA (b) incumbents Directly Supervised: N/A (c) Employees Indirectly Supervised: N/A To manufacture and repair machine parts. Activities and a’esponsibilities: (Include time percentage for each key duty) 60% 1. Operates metal working machines such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, radial drill, press drill, band saw, machine saw, grinder, power tools, hand tools, in order to manufacture metal parts such as shafts, spindles, hubs, etc. and components of machines such as Zone Striper, Profilometer, Skid Tester, etc., by performing such duties as:- interpreting blueprints and sketches. selecting appropriate metal to be used. selecting best machining procedure. setting part in lathe, ensuring accuracy of centres. selecting and installing proper cutting tool. selecting proper cutting velocity and setting the r.p.m. accordingly. checking work in progress for adherance to required tolerances, by use of calipars, micrometer, vernier ganges. . I -4- - finish*mg work where required by use of emery cloth, polishing and smoothing as necessary. The skill to operate the milling machine, shaper, planer, press drill, band saw, .and other metal working machines, required of the incumbent, is not described in detail. 30% 2. Manufacturing sheet metal parts and machine components such as Skid Tester hood, Bead dispenser storage tank, Profilometer access doors, Profilometer editor, by performing such duties as:- 10% 3. interpreting blueprints and sketches. selecting proper material. selecting best method of manufacture in order to economize on material and time. making a layout and performing required calculations and measurements. cutting and drilling sheet metal, using machines such as band saw, drill press, radial drill, power tools such as nibbler, grinder and electric drill. forming sheet metal using machines such as shop press, brake, vice, bender. assembling sheet metal parts by performing such operations as bolting, riveting, champing, glazing, etc. Performing other related duties such a& assembling component parts of prototype machines such,as Zone Striper, Profilometer, Well Tester etc. disassembling machine to be modified. repairing and modifying machines. piping hydraulic components. performing other duties as required. 9. Working Conditions: Working Hours: 7:45 to 4:30 90% of time exposed to usual machine shop noise, grease, and dirt also required to lift and carry heavy parts. 10% of time spent outside in varying weather conditions. 10. Working Relationships with those supervised and others: Maintains good working relationship with other members of the staff. 11. Equipment Used: Lathe, ;Milling ,Machine, shaper, radial drill, drill press, band saw machine saw, grinder electric hand tools, machinist hand tools and measuring instruments. f , -5- 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Krmwledge’required to undertake the duties of the position: (a) Formal Education: Grade 10 education, recognized machinist course or apprenticeship. (b) Other Knowlecige/Skill: N/A Working Complexities: (a) Variety: Interpreting blueprints, machining assembling, repairing and piping. (b) Difficulty: To produce components within close tolerances. (c) Choice of Action: Decides on the best method of machining. Importance of Errors: Faulty judgment could cause damage to machine tools. Errors in machining or assembling parts may result in personal injuries and/or expensive breakdown of equipment. Normally such errors are recognized by foreman on daily work checks and corrected. Control by supervisor: Work assigned daily by supervisor and checked for satisfactory completion. ..- Control by Procedure: General machine shop practice is followed. (Signed: January 24, 1966) ’ . 1. I I 2. ( i -6- EXHIBIT 5 POSITION SPECIFICATION AND CLASS ALLOCATION FORM FOSITION TITLE: Equipment Development Technician POSITION CODEr 06-4451-25 THIS POSlTION IS: New IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Machine Shop Foreman/Woman POSITION CODE: 06-4451-26 MINISTRY: Transportation and Communications DIVISION: Highway Engineering Division BRANCH: Highway Operations Branch SECTION: Equipment Engineering Office LKATION: 1201 Wilson Avenue, Downsview NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 3 PURPOSE OF POSITlON (Why. does this position exists, state goals, objectives, etc.) To produce new and/or modify specialized Ministry equipment and components from the design stage through to the operational stage. To provide technical guidance to staff on the operation, maintenance and repair of newly designed equipment. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIL!TIES: 1. Develops and builds new and/or modifies specialized equipment such as Zone Stripers, Weed Sprayers, Gutter Scrubbers, Road Graders, etc., or their components, by performing tasks such as: discussing mechanical characteristics, equipment operating problems/needs, various design options with Equipment 75% Designer, to familiarize self with project requirements and to determine design characteristics of equipment; - investigating all sources of information, such as manufacturer catalogues, equipment operating instructions, etc., and liaising with manufacturer sales representatives, personnel in private industry, etc., to determine the availability/suitablity of - - 2. 15% -7- equipment, whether equipment can be modified to meet needs, or must be given to the hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, magnetic and chemical application/limitations of components relative to operating factors such as heat, stress, etc., to ,determine suitability;. preparing sketches of design alternatives, including specifications and fabrication methods to produce required equipment/components; assessing design alternatives to determine practicality/cost-effectiveness, and recommending optimum choice of design to Equipment Designer for approval; machining, assembling and fabricating required equipment using lathes, millers, grinders, drill presses, precision measuring instruments, electrical testing devices, mechanical hand tools, etc.; testing and examining manufactured equipment to evaluate performance vs intended application, correct malfunctions and/or modify design to achieve desired results; preparing Work Order reports on completion of project, indicating purchased services, materials, parts, time and costs; making field trips throughout the’province to demonstrate the operation and maintenance of newly developed equipment; providing a service to District personnel by diagnosing ,and resolving referred problems pertaining to the malfunctioning of equipment and, where necessary, conducting field service visits. Performs the duties of a machinist to manufacture metal parts and components such as shafts, hubs, reels, brackets, etc., by - Interpreting blueprints and sketches and selecting appropriate material and best procedure to manufacture item; - Machining part as required, using Machine Shop equipment; - Checking work in progress and maintaining required tolerance; - Finishing work to appropriate finish (e.g. cutting, cutting and machining, grinding, et-c) 3. Performs other related duties such as: 10% - Attending the Zone Painting Seminars to instruct on the proper operation, maintenance and repair of equipment. - As assigned. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK - Demonstrated experience in and a thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool making practices, procedures and equipment. - Capable of close tolerance machining & hand fitting. - basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatics, and electricity. -8- ,Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use initiative and creativity to design equipment and resolve probiems; Good oral skills and the ability to instruct and use tact; Ability to trouble shoot and diagnose problems; Willing to work in the field up to several weeks at a time; Ability to read and understand blueprints, machinery hand books and instructions. Ability to read and understand machinery handbooks and related engineering publications. CLASS ALLOCATION: ,,.~i !’ : I ! CLASS TITLE: TECHNICIAN, EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT CLASS CODE: 12738 OCCUPATIONAL GROUP NO: MS-02C I HAVE CLASSIFIED THIS POSITION UNDER AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO tiE BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH.THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: A. lncumbents;working from their own design cr by modifying existing designs, build new and/or modify specialized maintenance equipment (e.g. zone. stripers, weed sprayers, gutter scrubbers etc.) using a variety of machining and hand tools. 8. Incumbents assemble, test and examine manufactured equipment to determine suitability and make modifications where required. C. Incumbent make field trips throughout the Province to demonstrate the operation and maintenance of newly developed equipment and resolve problems pertaining to the malfunctioning of the equipment. (SIGNED: March 30, 1981 CLASSIFIED EFFECTIVE: April 1,19X1) CLASS DEFINITION: This class covers positions of employees who, under the supervision of a mechanical’engineer or designer, build special equipment not commercially procurable, for research or other special purposes. They work from their own design or modify existing designs, and conduct suitability tests making further modifications where necessary. These employees make field trips when necessary, discussing equipment design problems with operating personnel and instructing them in the use of newly designed equipment. They prepare designs of special equipment or modifications to existing .equipment e.g. firefighting equipment, seeding devices, laboratory devices and field testing apparatus, reforestation equpment, and marine equipment. Making use of a wide variety of machine tools, they produce the parts required and assemble the equipment, then test and adjust it, carrying out field performance and endurahce tests and recording test data. These employees may assist a designer or engineer in developing more compIex equipment; making imaginative suggestions to overcome technica difficulties. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 1. Mechanical aptitude and creative imagination in the mechanical area; ability to do close tolerance hand fitting and machining, and welding ability. 2. Some drafting ability, good knowledge of mathematics. 3. Basic kmwledge of metallurgy, thorough knowledge of machine shop and tool-making practices; ability to read and understand machinery handbooks and related engineering publications. QUALlFICATION5: 1. Grade I2 or equivalent technical training, or Grade 10 and machine trades training. 2. At least 5 years’ experience in diversizied (mechanical work including machine shop experience. August 1966 - IO- EXHIBIT 13 POSITION SPECIFICATION AND CLASS ALLOCATION FORM 1. POSITION TITLE: Machinist POSITION CODE: 06-4451-27 THIS POSITION IS: New PREVIOUS POSITION TITLE: ,Machinist CLASS TITLE: Maintenance Machinist CLASS CODE: 93040 POSITION CODE: 06-4451-27 .IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: ‘Machine Shop Foreman/Woman POSITION CODE: MINISTRY: DIVISION: BRANCH: SECTION:.._ LOCATION: NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 2. PURPOSE OF POSITION 06-4451-26 Transportation and Communications Highway Engineering Highway Operations Equipment Engineering 1201 Wilson Avenue Downsview, Ontario 2 To provide a skilled service relative to the machining and fabrication of metal parts and sub-assemblies iequired for new equipment and the modification to or maintenance of existing equipment. 3. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Under general supervision, machines and fabricates new, #modified and replacement parts and sub-assemblies for equipment such as strain gauges, crash barriers, outriggers, zone stripers and special projects (e.g. throttle linkages for Research and Development fuel economy experiments) by: I { 80% - 1~ 2. 10% - - 11 - receiving assignments from supervisor or requests to fabricate parts/sub-assemblies from customers (e.g. GO Transit, Research and Development, Equipment Engineering Office personnel) and determining work priorities in conjunction with supervisor. reviewing and interpreting drawings, sketches, written and/or verbal instructions to determine feasibility of, most economical means, best machining procedures, materials and time required to fabricate parts/sub-assemblies (e.g. molds, steel frames, strain gauge mounting strips, outriggers, throttle linkages, hubs, shafts). consulting with supervisor and/or customer to obtain additional or provide information to facilitate fabrication of part/sub-assembly, and/or reduce cost, if necessary (e.g. suggesting alterations to original design such as relocation of drill holes, increasing thickness of strain gauge mounting strips due to machining limitations or for ease of assembly). calculating dimensions and tolerances and where~ necessary preparing working sketches from information provided. selecting appropriate materials from stock (or, if unavailable orders via sllpervisor) for machining and measuring, marking and scribing centre lines, dimensions and reference points on work piece using measuring and marking instruments.. setting up work piece securely in machine (e.g. lathe, milling machine, drill press) and selecting and installing appropriate cutting tools, setting controls and gears to facilitate indexing of work piece, cutting speed and depth of cut according to type of materials. operating machine and observing machining progress, frequently checking conformance of part to specifications using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, etc. finishing and fitting parts/sub-assemblies together by sanding, grinding and polishing. checking completed work for accuracy and correcting as necessary. recording on work order materials used.and time spent on each assignment. Manufactures a variety of sheet metal parts such as brackets, frames, covers for use on skid test trailers, zone stripers, dynamometers, etc. by: reading and interpreting plans, sketches, written and or verbal instructions to ensure a complete understanding of the nature of the assignment. preparing working sketches and measuring equipment to obtain dimensions of part to be constructed (e.g. control housing cover). selecting material.and best method of fabrication to economize on time and material. laying out work and scribing, marking and performing required calculations and measurements. cutting, drilling and forming sheet metal parts using a variety of machines and power tools such as band saw, drill press, bender, shop press, grinder, hand drills, etc. _. _ r ?j I I- .i 4. I 1 ‘, 5. 6. - 12 - z assembling sheet metal parts by performing operations such as bolting, riveting, etc. and checking completed work for adherence to specifications and correcting as necessary. recording on work order materials used and time spent on each assignment. 3. Performs other related duties such as: designing and building templates to expedite the dribbing of holes inparo under construction.. wiring electrical connnections, cutting and connecting hydraulic hoses and fittings and checking to ensure proper installation. liaising with salesmen to, discuss new tools and explaining work requirements to manufacturers contracted to machine parts. assisting other Equipment Office Machine Shop personnel in the disassembling and assembling of equipment (e.g. zone stripers, trailers). maintaining good housekeeping and cleanliness of the machine shop, and equipment. advising supervisor of the breakage of tools and the need for replacement. visiting job sites at Downsview such as laboratories, Research and Development test areas to view equipment, confirm dimensions and shape of parts being fabricated, explain operating procedures of fabricated equipment (e.g. Centrifuge Machine safety feature) as assigned. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK: Demonstrated experience in and a thorough knowledge of machine shop practices, procedures and equipment (e.g. lathe, milling machine, power togs); ability to perform close tolerance machining and an understanding of metal properties and metal working methods; ability to read and interpret plans, sketches and follow written and oral instructions; ability to perform medium to heavy work; a basic knowledge of eleceicity and hydraulics; good verbal skills. Mechanically inclined and the ability to relate to customers’ needs. SIGNED November 2, 1981 CLASSIFIED EFFECTIVE: September 1, 1981 CLASS ALLOCATION CLASS TITLE: ’ Maintenance Machinist CLASS CODE: 93040 OCCUPATIONAL GROUP NO.: <MS-O28 1 KAVE CLASSIFIED THIS POSITION UNDER AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO ME BY THE DEPUTY MINISTER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: Revised position specificiation; confirming existing class allocation. A. Incumbents are skilled machinist working at the journeyman level a minimum of 60% of the time. 0. Incumbents work from drawings, sketciies, written and/or verbal instruction when machining and fabricating a variety of parts and sub-assemblies required for research or special projects (e.g. strain gauges, crash barriers). c. Incumbents use a variety of metal working machines and hand tools (e.g. lathes, milling machine, bender, micrometers, drills) and perform tasks accordingly, recognized procedures and techniques of the machinist’s trade. SIGNED: November 6,1981 -..