MACHINIST
What you'd do
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Major duties
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.
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 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: 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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