About the Position: This job announcement is for a Machinist position at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position will be located at the Illinois Waterway Project Office in Peoria, IL. This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA).

Duties

Carry out assignments which require special adaptation and extension of the use of conventional and CNC machine tools with little to no supervision. Use specialized and non-conventional machine tools such as jig borers, lathes, mills for conventional and CNC, portable boring machine, etc Travel to field locations to measure, visualize, and discuss equipment functions or general needs with field personnel in order to adequately begin machining or fabrication process. Plan and lay out work. Studies single, sets, and series of blueprints, drawings, and sketches featuring orthographic, isometric, and other projections of items to be worked. Adjust and set speeds and feeds of machinery and determines coolants, lubricants, or abrasives to e used, taking into consideration the characteristics of both the machinery and the materials to be worked. Set up and operate conventional and CNC (computer numerically controlled) machine tools. Write CNC files programs for HAAS Mills and Lathes. Measure, visualize, and discuss equipment functions or general needs with field personnel in order to adequately begin machining or fabrication process.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Incumbent must obtain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated and must maintain this license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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(n) Machinist~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common machinist tasks such as: operating conventional and CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines; and/or measuring, visualizing, and discussing equipment functions or general needs. - 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: Majority of work requires light to moderate physical effort in the handling of equipment and tools. While working with machine tools, may stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time and is required to stand, stoop, bend, and reach. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in well-lighted, heated, and 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 in the lungs, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from the 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. During field assignments, works outdoors or inside, subject to a variety of weather conditions, occasionally cramped quarters, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk