MACHINED PARTS INSPECTOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MACHINED PARTS INSPECTOR, in the MECHANICAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT at the PORTSMOUTH 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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to work from technical documentation and drawings to design, manufacture and/or repair new or existing components, fixtures, and tooling through the safe operation of various manufacturing processes and equipment; Ability solving problems and overcoming roadblocks individually and in collaboration with engineering personnel, especially relating to custom tooling design and function or the manufacture; Ability designing and/or manufacturing components from various types of materials, using a range of manufacturing methods; Ability using geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T), blueprint reading, and the use of precision measuring equipment; Ability to demonstrate a capacity for effective oral and written communication, effective work-management with multiple, competing priorities, and a willingness to take on new challenges, both individually and as part of a team.

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 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. Major Duties:

• You will inspect dimensions of machined parts and castings to ensure compliance with drawing requirements.
• You will ensure that proper Level I, NDT and Inspection/test markings are legible, in order, and in accordance with requirements unless otherwise specified.
• You will verify that the material agrees with applicable drawing or if not acceptable technical documents are involked authorizing substitution.
• You will ensure that the general configuration is in accordance with specified drawings and requirements.
• You will ensure that all inner and outer surfaces are free of dirt, chips, scale and other foreign substances.