MACHINIST

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will perform all types of general machinist work involving machine tool operation assembly, installation, and bench work required in the fabrication and repair of mechanical parts and assemblies during prototype and engineering development phase. You will program and operate numerical control (NC) and computer-numerical control machine tools (CNC). You will effectively plan the methods and proper sequence of operations to follow in fabricating the required parts. You will commonly work to tolerances of .001 inch and occasionally work to tolerances of .0005 inch. You will use precision measuring instruments such as: micrometers, dial indicators, precision gauge blocks, vernier calipers and height gages, and special tolerance gauges in setting up the checking parts or assemblies being manufactured. You will perform general bench work such as: chipping, filing, grinding, tapping, reaming, scraping, lapping, and polishing as required in the fitting and assembling of parts into completed assemblies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision performing the following: 1) Operating one or more conventional machines; 2) Making machine setups and independently resolving machining problems during the actual machining process; 3) Selecting proper cutting tools according to the type of metal being machined and correcting machine feeds and speeds necessary to perform the required operation; 4) Receiving work from the supervisor or higher grade worker in the form of work orders accompanied by sketches or blueprints and instructions for the machine to be used and the processes to be performed. The individual checks his/her own work using tools common to the machinist trade including micrometers, indicators, and Vernier's. Mastery of established operating procedures, safety regulations, and practices is expected. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Physical Effort The employee works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and arm movement. Some work may be occasionally performed in cramped areas, on temporary platforms, or overhead. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. Working Conditions The employee usually works in machine shop areas or other enclosed areas which are sometimes noisy, dirty, or unheated. The employee is exposed to eye, skin, nose, and lung irritations from coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds, and to possible injuries and burns from flying metal chips, abrasive particles, and hot metal. The employee is also frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts and serious injuries to hands and fingers from accidents while operating machines. To minimize or eliminate the effects of some of these conditions, the machinist follows numerous safety practices and wears or uses various protective devices such as machine tool shields, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, face shields, hearing protection devices, and respirators. These devices may be uncomfortable and may be worn for long periods of time. This position is subject to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. PCS may be authorized. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.