MACHINIST LEADER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Machinist Leader in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

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 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 serve as an Expert Machinist leading a group to ensure work assignments are completed.
• You will pass instructions received from supervisors and provide overview of tasks to be performed to other workers.
• You will train and mentor less skilled employees and demonstrate proper work methods and discuss viable alternatives, considerations, etc.
• You will ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• You will plan, operate, and troubleshoot various types of equipment utilized to manufacture and overhaul marine components from start to post-work review.
• You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules.
• You will conduct research to continually improve trade processes and keep shop personnel apprised of new technologies, procedures, best practices, and tooling improvements.