MACHINIST

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MACHINIST in the Mechanical Shop (Code 930), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK 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 SUPERVISOION Ability to set up CNC machines and operate a variety of machine tools and to debug programs developed by higher-graded workers to perform complex machining operations.

Ability to initiate action to repair including partial or complete disassembly, inspection, preparation of condition reports, repair, re-assembly and testing.

Ability to use shop mathematics, operations and procedures to determine needed dimensions, mark/locate surfaces and angles, establish reference points, and troubleshoot faulty assemblies/components to identify problems.

Ability planning and laying out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings (including those with missing/incorrect information).

Ability determining work procedures, selecting tools/equipment/attachments, choosing raw stock type/size, sequencing operations, and establishing speeds/feeds needed to meet requirements.

Ability working from technical work documents in the form of PCI's, drawings and blueprints.

Ability using machine tools for milling, grinding, machining, facing, boring, and drilling along with the use of various portable machines.

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 set up and operate most types of conventional and CNC machine tools.
• You will work from blueprints, sketches, work orders, models, or other specifications; select proper cutting tools, attachments, fixtures, feeds, speeds, coolant, lubricant, or abrasive as appropriate based on material and part configuration.
• You will operate machines using CAD/CAM generated programs, manual data inputs, or a direct numerical control (DNC) system.
• You will perform precision handwork (filing, scraping, lapping) to fit, assemble, and finish machined parts using various bench mounted and handheld power tools and hand tools (e.g., files, drills, reamers, buffers, die grinders, scrapers).
• You will apply shop mathematics and handbook formulas to compute/verify dimensions in planning, layout, and final check processes.