Machinist Supervisor

TACOM • Watervliet, NY

3d

About The Position

Serves as the technical and administrative supervisor in the Manufacturing Division, exercising full supervisory responsibility over work operations. Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequences of operations for subordinates; explains work requirements, methods, and procedures; instructs subordinates in new procedures; and provides advice when problems arise. Determines required equipment, supplies, and maintenance. Develops performance standards, counsels employees on performance, conducts formal and informal performance appraisals, and initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.

The position may be filled as a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six years, up to eight years, and—with DoD approval—beyond eight years. This position requires pre-employment and annual physical examinations, use of employer-provided personal protective equipment, and completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period. A one-year probationary period also applies if the selectee has not previously met that requirement. Duties are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations concerning hazardous wastes.

The work is performed in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated shop with concrete floors. Conditions include exposure to grinding dust, machine oil, dirt, heat, noise, fumes, hot metal chips, and hazards associated with machine and hand tools, coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds. The employee wears safety glasses, shoes, and other required safety apparel and equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Machinist Supervisor without more than normal supervision, including supervising or leading machinists in a manufacturing or industrial environment; setting work schedules and priorities and reviewing work; and using knowledge of machining processes, equipment, and tools to explain operational requirements, methods, and procedures.
• Ability to lead or supervise.
• Ability to use hand tools for a machine shop.
• Ability to use shop drawings.
• Knowledge of metals.
• Knowledge of leadership, measurement and layout, and operation of machine tools.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to verify the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 44 pounds; mechanical lifting devices or other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45 pounds and over.
• Use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period; a one-year probationary period is also required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• Meet any suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities through experience in written application materials to perform the work without more than normal supervision; qualifying paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, may be credited.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence operations for subordinates.
• Explain work requirements, methods, and procedures; instruct subordinates in new procedures and advise them when problems arise.
• Determine required equipment, supplies, and maintenance.
• Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and conduct formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Initiate proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.
• Supervise or lead machinists in a manufacturing or industrial environment; establish priorities and review work in progress or upon completion.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are advised to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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