MACHINIST LEADER

You will serve as a MACHINIST LEADER in the MECHANICAL SHOP (CODE 931), PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD. You will set up and operate most types of conventional and computer numerical control machine tools such as lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills, bench, milling machines, shapers, planers, grinders, thread cutters, and drills. You will plan and lay out work from blueprints, worksheets, and drawings that may have missing or incorrect information. You will use shop mathematics and handbook formulas in computing and verifying dimensions in the planning, laying out, and final dimensional checking processes. You will produce desired cuts and finishes on various metals and other materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, high carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, molybdenum, super alloys, nylon, rubber, plastics, teflon, etc. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: Lead others by performing such tasks as passing on instructions from supervisors as well as getting work started while setting the pace. Manufacturing, machining, repairing and finishing complex parts and components and operating various types of conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machines. Determining work procedures, machines, tools, equipment, and attachments to be used while determining sequence of machining operations. Demonstrating proper work methods and ensuring that plans, materials, and tools are available. Answering questions of workers on procedures, policies, instructions, or other directives. Checking work in progress while assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-3400 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.