About the Position: Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) mission statement: To receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components to meet contingency requirements in support of the warfighter. This position will be filled on a temporary basis.

Duties

Use conventional machine tools and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine tools to manufacture parts and end items from raw stock (e.g., rough castings, bar stock) of different kinds of metals and metal alloys. Lay out work from blueprints, drawings/sketches, oral instruction, work orders, models of parts to be made, or other specifications using material specifications, dimensions, and tolerances to complete the work. Apply shop mathematics and handbook formulas to compute and establish dimensions for planning and laying out work. Install cutting and shaping tools (e.g., drills, reamers, forming tools, counter bores, turning tools, adjustable dies and taps, cut-off tools, milling cutters). Produce various metal component parts and ammunition-related component parts. Use a variety of handheld measuring tools, to include rules, Vernier calipers, inside and outside micrometers, dial indicators, surface gauges, thread gauges, and height gauges.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

If you are a current Army employee, this position will be filled from employees eligible for temporary promotion or temporary reassignment. The position is temporary not-to-exceed 1 year and may be extended up to the maximum time of 5 years. This position is temporary and may be made permanent for current Army employees only. If you are a status eligible other than current Army employee in the below Who May Apply section, this position is TERM not to exceed 13 months, with provisions to extend up to eight years. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a MACHINIST without more than normal supervision. The work of the position normally includes performing machining operations using both conventional and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine tools; setting up and operating a variety of machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders and saws; interpreting blueprints, drawings and sketches; and knowledge of the use of tooling required to produce the features, tolerances and surface finishes to specifications. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility To Use Hand Tools for Machine ShopAbility To Use Shop DrawingsKnowledge of MetalsOperation of Machine ToolsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: The work of the WG-10 Machinist requires standing, stooping, bending, reaching, frequent handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds. Hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other workers are available to assist with heavier items. Working Conditions: Works in a well-lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises, and fumes. Subject, to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust, cuts, bruises, injury to hands from use of machines and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, abrasive compounds, and strains from infrequent moving, lifting, and handling of heavy items. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes, and other safety apparel and equipment as required. Working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and environmental differential is not warranted for the duties performed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W39ZAA CRANE ARMY AMMUNITION ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk