MACHINIST (TITLE 32)

Machinist (Title 32)

As a MACHINIST (TITLE 32), WG-3414-11, you will perform machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools. Required to perform all types of machining operations, independently planning the sequence of operation, laying out work, reading and interpreting blueprints, and determining required adaptation of conventional and specialized machine tools.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Work includes bending, cutting, forming, casting, cleaning, molding, welding, sawing, machining, and assembling.
• Lays out work, reads and interprets blueprints and technical publications, designs and draws working sketches, makes special tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures, performs production work of aircraft parts, and works to tolerances varying from.0l0 to.0005 inch.
• Plans work, taking into consideration the type and numbers of machining/welding operations, machines to be used, and type of setups and methods of production such as cutting, milling, grinding, welding, and polishing.
• Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metals to spark, acid, fire, magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench, and fracture tests.
• Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys such as cobalt, chrome, nickel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium.
• Welds butt, lap, tee, and corner joints in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead working positions.
• Welds metals and alloys by shielded gas welding (Heli-arc), metallic arc, oxyacetylene, and resistance welding processes.
• Compares machine parts with drawings, technical orders, or specifications for conformance with established tolerances, fits, and surface finish.
• May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.