MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Machine Tool Operator in the Machine Shop Section (Code 1440.2), Production Division (Code 1440), Norfolk Naval Shipyard Detachment-Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Code 1400) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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: RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY 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 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. Major Duties:

• You will assist in the machining of castings, forgings, and bar stock of various metals and metal alloys using surface plates, gage blocks, sine bars, height and surface gages, scales, dividing head, and similar services.
• You will use appropriate machine and related equipment such as dividing heads, taper attachments, jigs, fixtures, boring heads, rotary tables, and the gearing to perform designed operations.
• You will select appropriate cutting tools and install and align them in the machine.
• You will align and secure workpiece on bed, turntable, or faceplate of machine, between centers, in chucks, collets, or other fixed or moving holding devices.
• You will perform grinding operations.
• You will check dimensions at various stages using precision measurement equipment.
• You will perform bench and floor assembly of machined parts to make precision working, and frequently complex assemblies.