Machine Tool Operator

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Machine Tool Operator ~ without more than normal supervision, which includes 1) Operating machines and/or mechanical equipment; 2) Use of basic measuring instruments to check accuracy of dimensions; 3) Follow written instructions and/or sketches to ensure accuracy of a product. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Incumbent will frequently handle, lift, and carry objects weighing up to44 pounds. Sometimes required to lift items weighing in excess of 45 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Requires good vision to work at close tolerances. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside in areas that are usually noisy and dirty, and where there is a constant danger to the skin and eyes from flying metal chips and abrasive particles; skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds; danger to fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from cutting tools, grinding wheels, rotating pieces, and moving parts of machines.

Position Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Operates one or more conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform a specific machining operation.

Duties

• Operate one or more conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform a specific machining operation in the machining of castings, forgings, or other raw stocks made of various metals, metal alloys, and other materials.
• On a conventional machine, control the machine feeds and speeds, change and use different cutting tools for successive operations, and make minor changes in machine settings to maintain sizes or shape of the work piece.
• On a CNC machine, operate in the automatic mode utilizing the feeds and speeds programmed.
• Make minor adjustments and compensations for tool and work piece size differences, as well as tool changes.
• Ensure that dimensions meet those prescribed by blueprints, sketches, or other instructions using standard measuring instruments.