Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the Additive Manufacturing Center within the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC).

Duties

Plan and lay out work for assigned operations, according to specifications, blueprints, sketches, work order or other specifications. Determine which machine tool would best be used for each operation to be performed, which attachments are to be used on each machine, and the proper sequence of operations on each machine. Set up and operate most types of conventional machine tools such as lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills, bench, plane or universal milling machines. Make new job set-ups on a variety of different types of machinery involving accurate alignment in order to maintain specified over-all tolerances. Plan work from layout to verify set ups prior to running first piece for assigned operations. Set up and operates the N/C machine to complete the work assignment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

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 Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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 an Machinist without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes planning and laying out work for assigned operations; using shop mathematics to verify dimensions; operating conventional and computer control machinery to construct mechanical parts and assemblies; accurately align parts in the machine to maintain specified tolerances; utilizing blueprints, specifications and sketches to determine which machine tool would best be used for each operation - 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 MetalsMeasurement and LayoutOperation of Machine ToolsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Effort: The work of the WG-10 Machinist requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching; and frequent handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, However, 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, injuries to hands from use of machines and hand tools, skin irritations from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds, and to strains from infrequent moving, lifting, and handling of heavy items, Wears safety glasses, safety shoes, and other safety apparel and equipment as required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K8AA USA RIA JOINT MFG TECHNOLOGY CENTER DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk