MACHINIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Machinist in the MRO Production Department, Production Lines Division 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 DO THE WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION I have the ability to independently perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Set up and operate all types of conventional machines, numerically-controlled (NC} Machines and related equipment in the manufacture, rework, and repair of aircraft parts and components, various Fleet Equipment (F/E), and fleet support work; 2) Set up and performs intricate machining applications with multiple setups or operations on conventional and CNC Machine Tools to maintain exacting dimensions; 3) Ses up and performs work on machines such as 5 axis coordinate measuring machines (CMM), waterjet blasting, and cutting machines, grinders, milling machines, lathes, and drills, often using untried tasks and procedures; 4) Independently interpret and maintain accuracy in accordance with the requirements of blueprints, drawings, and sketches, work documents, aircraft technical documents, manuals, bulletins and directives, and/or requests from a Machinist Supervisor; 5) Knowledgeable of all types of metals, metal alloys, composite materials used in aircraft structures, exotic metals used in engine and airframe components, such as Titanium, Waspoloy, Hastoloy, Aermet 100, Nickel Alloys; lnconel, etc.; 6) Knowledge of Carbon Steels, Stainless Steel, Brass, Bronze, Phenolic, Fiberglass, Rubber, Plastics; and other metals or materials common to aircraft repair;7) Extensive knowledge of the effect and relationship of various related work processes, such as heat treating, annealing, welding, plating, and flame spray.

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 plan, operate, and troubleshoot various types of equipment utilized to manufacture and overhaul aircraft components from start to post-work review.
• You will determine the equipment and process procedures required to obtain the most efficient and economical work operations.
• You will train and mentor less skilled employees and demonstrate proper work methods and discuss viable alternatives, considerations, etc.
• You will inspect completed and in process work for quality of workmanship and adherence to requirements, specifications, standards, plans and schedules.
• You will ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.