Machinist at U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command

About the role

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. Utilize a full range of operations on most types of conventional machine tools and their attachments. Calculate mathematical computations and apply handbook formulas for needed dimensions. Interpret complex, multi view blueprints, work sheets, and/or sketches. Laying out the tools used to machine parts. Utilize various bench-mounted and hand-held non powered tools to include files, drills, reamers and buffers. Apply knowledge of various metals and other materials to produce desired cuts and finishes. 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(n) Machinist ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Machinist duties to include operating machine tools such as 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. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds; however, hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other workers are available to assist with heavier items. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside in a well lighted, heated, ventilated shop that is usually noisy and dirty. There is a danger to skin and eyes from flying metal chips, abrasive particles and hot metal; possible 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 machines. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes and other safety apparel and equipment as required.