Machine Tool Operator

U.S. Pacific Fleet • Bremerton, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CODE 900, of PSNS and IMF. You will perform machining operations or equipment disassembly, repair, and assembly. You will disassemble and examine by measurement and visual inspection components such as valves, pumps, forced draft blowers, laundry/galley equipment, air compressors, and other ships' machinery and make oral/written reports of conditions found. You will repair, assemble, and test components in accordance with specifications. You will perform common machine tool operations on conventional machine tools such as engine lathes, turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses and shapers, machining castings, forging, bar stock or fabrication of various metals or metal alloys. You will perform common set-ups, select required tooling, and operate machines, establishing and controlling feeds and speeds and bring various tools to bear in successive operations. You will use tools such as grinders, drills, reamers, taps, dies, wrenches, chisels, files, scrapers, punches, hammers and measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, gauges, and calipers. You will read and understand blueprints to the extent necessary to determine the dimensional and surface finish requirements of a finished work-piece, or to determine the sequence of operations in component disassembly and assembly. You will maintain a clean and orderly worksite, following safety regulations and safe work practices. You will ensure proper and safe operation of machine tools and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals).
• You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to work in small and/or confined spaces.
• You will be required to lift or carry loads up to 60 pounds in weight.
• You will need to be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to identify color coding of materials and read small scales down to 1/64th of an inch.
• 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 the ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
• Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Responsibilities

• Perform machining operations or equipment disassembly, repair, and assembly.
• Disassemble and examine by measurement and visual inspection components such as valves, pumps, forced draft blowers, laundry/galley equipment, air compressors, and other ships' machinery and make oral/written reports of conditions found.
• Repair, assemble, and test components in accordance with specifications.
• Perform common machine tool operations on conventional machine tools such as engine lathes, turret lathes, milling machines, drill presses and shapers, machining castings, forging, bar stock or fabrication of various metals or metal alloys.
• Perform common set-ups, select required tooling, and operate machines, establishing and controlling feeds and speeds and bring various tools to bear in successive operations.
• Use tools such as grinders, drills, reamers, taps, dies, wrenches, chisels, files, scrapers, punches, hammers and measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
• Read and understand blueprints to the extent necessary to determine the dimensional and surface finish requirements of a finished work-piece, or to determine the sequence of operations in component disassembly and assembly.
• Maintain a clean and orderly worksite, following safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Ensure proper and safe operation of machine tools and equipment.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed