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 Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC).

Duties

Pass on instructions received from supervisor and starts work (e.g. by assigning immediate tasks to individual members of the group led). Ensure needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available and needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Check work progress and when finished and checks for compliance with supervisor’s instructions on work sequence procedures, methods, and deadlines. Ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed (e.g. ensures machine capacities are not exceeded and tools are properly used). Work along others, setting the pace.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• May require a pre-employment and annual physical examination.

Qualifications

Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 13 months. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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 Leader without more than normal supervision. The work of the position normally includes: Ability to lead/work beside Machinist in a manufacturing environment, which includes, but not limited to the following: set up and operate specialized or non-standard machine tools (i.e. jig borers, precision boring mills or Numerical Control (NC) machines) to complete assigned work; resolve problems concerning machining procedures to keep operations running - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use Hand Tools for Machine ShopAbility To Use Shop DrawingsKnowledge of MetalsOperation of Machine Tools Physical Efforts: Work requires standing, bending, reaching, and frequent handling of objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally weighing as much as 45 pounds. Hoists, hand trucks, and other workers are available for heavier items. Working Conditions: Work in a well lighted, heated, ventilated shop. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises, and times. subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust in the lungs, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of machine and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, 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.

Contacts

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