Machine Tool Operator

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command•Tobyhanna, PA

About The Position

This is a Department of the Army Pathways Internship for current students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate. The student trainee gains hands-on experience in precision machining and fabrication, working alongside experienced professionals to help manufacture and repair components supporting the defense mission. Assignments provide development and training and become more responsible as the intern gains knowledge and skills through work experience and academic training. The position is selected at WG-04, with a standard promotional path and potential eligibility for conversion to the target occupation's entry level, typically WG-08, after completion of internship requirements. WG-08 is the full-performance level. Conversion is not guaranteed and depends on meeting stated eligibility and qualification requirements. The intern performs simple and routine tasks in support of higher-graded Machine Tool Operators and Machinists, including assisting journeymen with machine-tool setup, using shop hand and power tools, measuring machine parts with precision instruments, and maintaining an orderly work area. At the full-performance level, duties include operating various machine tools and sawing materials on vertical and chop saws. This student internship requires enrollment in a qualifying educational institution at least half-time, good academic standing, and the ability to work full-time when not attending classes. Applicants must provide transcripts and meet the program, medical, and other conditions described in the posting. The appointment includes a two-year trial period. Direct deposit is required; relocation costs are not authorized.

Requirements

Be a current student enrolled at least half-time in a qualifying accredited educational institution and pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.0.
Be able to work full-time when not attending classes, such as during summers and school breaks.
Submit a resume and transcripts to verify student status.
Sign a Pathways Internship Participant Agreement.
Successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Complete a two-year trial period.
Meet applicable background investigation and suitability or fitness requirements.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship as applicable; U.S. citizenship is required at the time of conversion to a permanent or term position.
For conversion, complete at least 480 hours of internship work experience before or concurrent with completing academic requirements, meet applicable qualification standards and conditions, complete program requirements, and perform successfully as documented by evaluations and/or an Individual Development Plan.
Demonstrate ability to follow directions in a shop, work as a team member, dexterity and safety, reliability and dependability, and shop aptitude and interest.
Pursue a degree or certificate in a relevant technical field, such as machining technology, machine tool technology, precision machining, CNC machining, tool and die making, or advanced manufacturing technology.

Responsibilities

Perform simple and routine tasks incidental or preparatory to work performed by higher-graded Machine Tool Operators and Machinists.
Assist journeymen with setting up machine tools and equipment.
Use hand and power tools common to a machine shop.
Use precision measuring instruments to measure machine parts.
Keep the work area clean and orderly.
At the full-performance level, operate machine tools such as lathes, boring mills, milling machines, grinding machines, screw machines, and radial drills.
Saw material using vertical saws and chop saws.