Machinist

Full Job Description

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.

We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.

If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Stennis Space Center, MS.

To qualify for the Machinist, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision to be considered for this position.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

The screen-out element for this position is: Examples of experience include analyzing interrelated dimensions or complex configuration problems and determining effective solutions; troubleshooting on a wide range of machines and determine repair processes in conjunction with appropriate engineering and technical authority; assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of printing, binding and related machinery and equipment (i.e.

printing and bindery, industrial trucks, power plant and air conditioning machinery); making independent interpretations of drawings and specifications that are lacking in dimensions, tolerances and types of fits and finishes, and making repairs.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Major Duties:

• Responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, modifying, manufacturing and repairing all types of printing, binding, and all other industrial machinery and support equipment.
• Responsible for cutting, drilling, welding, and brazing various materials.
• Set up and operate machine shop equipment needed to fabricate or modify parts for site equipment.
• Perform bench work such as filling, scraping and use of other hand tools for sitting and assembling machine parts.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues with the intent of performing preventative maintenance and/or corrective maintenance.
• Maintain accepted trade and safety codes, standards and best practices.