Machinist Leader (Expert)
About The Position
The Machinist Leader (Expert) works in the Mechanical Shop 931/938 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The role involves planning, operating, and troubleshooting equipment used to manufacture and overhaul marine components, from the start of the work through post-work review. The Machinist Leader inspects work for quality and compliance, trains and mentors less-skilled employees, and communicates instructions and task overviews to other workers. The position also supports continuous improvement of trade processes and helps ensure workplace safety and housekeeping requirements are followed. Work takes place in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents may be present, including fumes, dust, heat, radiation, and chemicals. The employee must participate in medical surveillance, pass a pre-appointment physical examination, and continuously wear required personal protective equipment during the shift. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic or international locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required, as may extended travel on military or commercial aircraft. The position requires U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, participation in direct deposit, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. Applicants must demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the trade and meet the screen-out element of ability to instruct. No education qualification is required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of the offer or removal.
- Must meet the Office of Personnel Management qualification requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed for the position.
- Must meet the screen-out element: ability to instruct.
- Must participate in required medical surveillance programs and successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment during the work shift.
- Must be able to travel from the normal duty station, including to remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
- New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
- Appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. 3326.
- Work may require an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required.
Responsibilities
- Inspect completed and in-process work for workmanship and compliance with requirements, specifications, standards, plans, and schedules.
- Train and mentor less-skilled employees; demonstrate proper work methods and discuss alternatives and relevant considerations.
- Research ways to improve trade processes and keep shop personnel informed about new technologies, procedures, best practices, and tooling improvements.
- Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
- Plan, operate, and troubleshoot equipment used to manufacture and overhaul marine components, from work start through post-work review.
- Pass instructions received from supervisors to other workers and provide an overview of tasks to be performed.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
