MACHINIST

Description:

You will serve as a Machinist in the Voyage Repair Team of FLTREADCEN DET MID ATLANTIC PAX RIVER.

Requirements:

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: I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Manufacturing parts of equipment from raw stock of different kinds of metal and other materials to perform machining work in the manufacture of castings, forging and other fabrications. 2) Setting up and operating computer numerically controlled machine tools for jobs which require planning to use procedures as multiple set ups, in-place machining of fixtures and suggesting changes to machine tool programs. 3) Accomplishing untried tasks and procedures such as determining the right type of tool steel, rake and clearance angles needed ton a cutting tool, and the correct machine speeds and feeds to cut a particular metal. 4) Translate work orders, drawings, and specifications that are often lacking in such dimensions, tolerances and types of fits and finishes. 5) Using advanced shop mathematics, including geometric and trimetric formulas, and handbook formulas to compute dimensions and plan work. 6) Using machine surfaces at unusual or compound angles to set up and operate conventional, computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, milling machines, vertical and horizontal mills, radial drills, thread grinders, and lathes. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

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.