Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 1 year 1 day. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Major duties

Set up work and operate machine tools and perform bench and assembly work. Manufacture parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different kinds of metals and metal alloys and other materials. Operating Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Numerical Control (NC) machines to perform standard machining operations. Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, work orders, and/or model of parts to be made. Utilize shop mathematics and standard handbook formulas in making computations to establish dimensions not provided in oral or written instructions and specifications. Calculate mathematical computations and apply handbook formulas for needed dimensions. Mark surfaces and angles to be machined to facilitate accurate job setups. Decipher the machinability of numerous metals and the proper tools required to produce the desired cuts and surfaces. Apply knowledge of various metals and other materials to produce desired cuts and finishes on various metals.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Machinist ~ without more than normal supervision. lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines and operating computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform specific machining operation in the machining of castings, forgings, or other raw stocks made of various metals, metal alloys, and other materials. I can use a variety of auxiliary machine tool attachments; determine speeds, feeds, and coolants, lubricants, or abrasives to be used; and perform precision hand work such as filing, scraping, and lapping to fit, assemble, and finish machined parts. I interpret work orders or oral instructions accompanied by blueprints, sketches, drawings, sample parts, parts programs or other specifications to determine work procedures, materials, machines, tools, equipment, and attachments to be used during the sequence of machining operations. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The work requires standing, stooping, bending and reaching; and frequent handling of objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds. Hoists, hand trucks, lifts and other workers are available to assist with heavier items. Working Conditions: Works in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noise and fumes. Subject to eye and skin injuries from flying metal chips, abrasive particles and hot metal; skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants and abrasive compounds; and danger to the fingers, hands and other parts of the body from cutting tools, grinding wheels, rotating work pieces and moving parts of machine.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.