Machinist

UIC Alaska•Texarkana, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead is seeking a Machinist to join their team for the Red River Army Depot Supplemental Labor contract. The Machinist will provide fabrication and repair services, including machining and machine programming, in accordance with applicable standards. These services involve the manufacture and repair of routine, complex, and non-routine parts and equipment from raw stock of various metals and materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Technical/trade school certification or equivalent apprenticeship training
Five (5) years of machining experience or comparable training with certification
Experience with supply and property procedures
Thorough knowledge of mechanical machinery
Working knowledge of corrosion control technology
Working knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management
Ability to use coolants, cutting, and lubricating liquids
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representatives, and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level.
US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support mission requirements.

Responsibilities

Serves as an Automotive Machinist.
Machines and grinds engine parts such as crankshafts, camshafts, flywheels, and blocks for combat, general purpose, and special support vehicles.
Makes initial serviceability determinations for a wide range of components for gasoline, multi-fuel, and diesel engines used in combat, general purpose, or other diesel-powered equipment.
Determines if components are economically repairable, should be salvaged, or are usable as is, using procedures such as precision gauging of critical dimensions and pressure tests for cracks; re-assembles components.
Determines work procedures, selects proper tools, lays out work, and operates a variety of machines including boring bar machines, bench lathes, drill presses, electric gear lathes, connecting rod, boring and grinding machines, camshaft line boring machines, and crankshaft grinders.
Works with a variety of metals such as steel, cast iron, brass, copper, and aluminum.
Uses common tools of the trade such as precision gauges (micrometers, dial indicators, and feeler gauges), test stands, and fixtures to ensure dimensional tolerances required by specifications of applicable TM's, DMWR's, MWO's, TB, drawings, and other Department of the Army publications.
Determines whether parts and components are usable as is, should be salvaged, or are economically repairable.
Instructs lower-grade workers and performs, as required, the assembly of items such as rocker-arm assemblies, manifolds, pulley and damper assemblies, timing gears; the installation of freezing plugs, studs, bushings, and bearings; and the fitting of pistons to cylinders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs journeyman oversight of lower-grade workers performing measurement and examination of parts and units to determine serviceability, and the cleaning, repair, and assembly of items.
Monitors/provides effective performance feedback through employee recognition, coaching, and disciplinary action.
Ensures flow of communication from upper management to employees and vice versa.