MACHINIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MACHINIST in the MECHANICAL SHOP, PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of 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 SUPERVISON: *Assists in the set-up and operation of various machine tools, including lathes, boring mills, milling machines, shapers, planers, precision grinding machines, and specialize or multi-purpose machines.

*Assists with overhaul and repair of job-related valves, components, and pressure testing of machine parts. *Complies with cleanliness requirements and safety procedures.

*Demonstrates ability to perform successfully and satisfactorily all assigned duties.

*Performs tasks without close supervision with the objective of eventually qualifying for Machinist Journeyman status.

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 and 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 report immediately to supervisor any observed or suspected violation of cleanliness, defective material or workmanship.
• You will carry out oral and written instructions and accepted trade practices, processes and procedures while accomplishing assignments.
• You will adhere to cleanliness standards during fabrication, flushing and testing.
• You will complete work assignments that are reviewed by the supervisor to insure that they meet specifications and accept trade practices.