MACHINIST LEADER
What you'd do
You will serve as a Machinist Leader in the MRO Production Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.
Major duties
You will provide technical leadership to artisans performing aircraft field service repairs, modifications, and rework of aircraft structures and components. You will overhaul, repair, and modify complex aerospace fittings and structural components by interpreting blueprints, local engineering specifications, and engineering dispositions. You will use precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges) to execute high-tolerance machining operations in accordance with aerospace specifications. You will conduct multifaceted dimensional and structural inspections on aircraft modules, including flight control surfaces, wing structures, pylons, and landing gear assemblies. You will remove, design, fabricate, and install precision-fit bushings and sleeve assemblies on various complex aircraft modules and structures. You will set up, program, and safely operate manual mill and lathe machinery to manufacture replacement parts from specialized aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel). You will apply in-depth working knowledge and understanding of metals to choose proper tooling, set machine speeds, and conduct approved heat treatments. You will maintain compliance with aviation safety protocols, tool control programs, and quality assurance standards to ensure zero-defect production. You will utilize trade mathematics to accomplish a variety of machining and aircraft projects. You will perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE, and includes: 1) Overhaul, repair, and modify aerospace fittings and structural components by interpreting blueprints, local engineering specifications, and engineering dispositions; (2) Utilize precision measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges) to execute high-tolerance machining operations in accordance with aerospace specifications; (3) Perform dimensional and structural inspections on aircraft modules, including flight control surfaces, wing structures, pylons, and landing gear assemblies; (4) Remove, design, fabricate, and install precision-fit bushings and sleeve assemblies on various aircraft modules and structures; (5) Set up, program, and safely operate manual mill and lathe machinery to manufacture replacement parts from specialized aerospace alloys (e.g., titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel); (6) Apply working knowledge and understanding of metals to choose proper tooling, set machine speeds, and conduct approved heat treatments; and (7) Maintain compliance with aviation safety protocols, tool control programs, and quality assurance standards to ensure zero-defect production. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3400 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.
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