Machinist Leader

Department of the Navy Headquarters • San Diego, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Machinist Leader serves in the Department of the Navy at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Trident Refit Facility Bangor, or Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility. Applicants are considered only for positions within their own Unit Identification Code (UIC).

The position sets up and operates conventional and computer numerical control machine tools, including lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills, milling machines, shapers, planers, grinders, thread cutters, and drills. The machinist uses precision instruments and equipment to measure dimensions and tolerances, plans and lays out work from blueprints and drawings that may contain missing or incorrect information, and applies shop mathematics and handbook formulas to calculate and verify dimensions. Work includes producing specified cuts and finishes on a range of metals and other materials.

This role has a screen-out requirement for the ability to lead or supervise. Work may involve exposure to potentially harmful physical and chemical agents, high noise levels, protective equipment, travel, and uncommon work hours to meet mission requirements. The position may require security clearance, medical surveillance, and drug testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must complete the Department of the Navy E-Verify employment verification process if a new employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test if required and may be subject to random drug testing.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the duties at the level applied for; the screen-out element is ability to lead or supervise.
• Must meet the OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• May be required to complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment throughout the work shift.
• May be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• May be required to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or unusual duty hours to meet mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional and computer numerical control machine tools, including lathes, boring mills, milling machines, shapers, planers, grinders, thread cutters, and drills.
• Use precision instruments and equipment to measure and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Plan and lay out work using blueprints, work sheets, and drawings, including those with missing or incorrect information.
• Apply shop mathematics and handbook formulas to calculate and verify dimensions during planning, layout, and final inspection.
• Produce specified cuts and finishes on metals and other materials, including aluminum, brass, bronze, steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, molybdenum, super alloys, nylon, rubber, plastics, and Teflon.
• Lead or supervise, as required by the position’s screen-out element.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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