- Position Title
- MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I
- Agency
- Department of the Navy - Agency Wide
- Announcement Number
- ST-12449347-24-TMW Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 1, 2024 to Monday, June 30, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (e.g., Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent). In addition, you must select another eligibility (e.g., Former Federal Employee, VEOA, etc.) for which you can claim on this job opportunity announcement.
Failure to select another eligibility will make you ineligible for consideration.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
4.
Are you a spouse of an Armed Forces service member who is appointable under Non-Competitive EO 13473 Civil Service Appointment of Military Spouses?
You are eligible if you:
You are required to support your claim with the documents below:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate).
AND
If you are married to an active duty service member, documentation must include current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active duty service for more than 180 consecutive days
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter)
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment if eligible based on 100% disability due to service or as an un-remarried widow/widower of a service member killed while on active duty.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
You are eligible if you:
- Are married to an active duty service member who is ordered to active duty for more than 180 consecutive days OR
- Are the spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service connected injury OR
- Are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while on active duty.
You are required to support your claim with the documents below:
All military spouses must submit documentation verifying marriage to the service member (e.g., marriage certificate).
AND
If you are married to an active duty service member, documentation must include current military orders (e.g., statement of service) to support active duty service for more than 180 consecutive days
OR
If you are a spouse of a 100% disabled service member, documentation must include service member's DD-214 and 100% service disability (e.g., VA Letter)
OR
If you are an un-remarried widow or widower of a service member killed while on active duty, documentation must include verification of service member's death while on active duty (e.g., DD-1300).
NOTE: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment if eligible based on 100% disability due to service or as an un-remarried widow/widower of a service member killed while on active duty.
For more information please see OPM's Questions and Answers for Noncompetitive Appointment of Certain Military Spouses.
Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
5.
Are you a current or former time-limited employee that occupied a position located at a Defense Industrial Base Facility (DIBF) (click here for map) or Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) (click here for list)?
If yes, confirm:
1. You were originally hired under open, competitive examination to the time-limited appointment AND
2. You were on a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service AND
3. You served under one or more time-limited appointments at a DIBF and/or MRTFB for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years AND
4. You performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s)
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your first and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (Block 34) is 1 - Competitive Service AND documentation of fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) for each appointment.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-fiscal-year-fy-2017—eligibility-certain-time-limited
If yes, confirm:
1. You were originally hired under open, competitive examination to the time-limited appointment AND
2. You were on a temporary or term appointment in the competitive service AND
3. You served under one or more time-limited appointments at a DIBF and/or MRTFB for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years AND
4. You performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s)
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your first and last SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for each appointment verifying the Position Occupied code (Block 34) is 1 - Competitive Service AND documentation of fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) for each appointment.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/national-defense-authorization-act-ndaa-fiscal-year-fy-2017—eligibility-certain-time-limited
6.
Are you a current or former land management agency employee, AND you:
served under a time-limited (temporary or term) appointment for a period totaling at least 24 months without a break in service of more than 2 years, AND
performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s), AND
are not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action(s) reflecting all periods of creditable service and fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
served under a time-limited (temporary or term) appointment for a period totaling at least 24 months without a break in service of more than 2 years, AND
performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s), AND
are not separated from the land management agency OR separated within the last two years for reasons other than misconduct or performance?
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation of your claim including a copy of your last or most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action(s) reflecting all periods of creditable service and fully successful performance appraisal(s) (or equivalent documentation) from the same time period.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, please see https://chcoc.gov/content/eligibility-land-management-employees-time-limited-appointment-competitive-service
7.
Are you currently employed as a permanent competitive service employee in the Command/UIC listed in the 'This job is open to' section at the top of the job opportunity announcement?
If you are:
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are employed at this command in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: For GS positions, to be considered for a promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows that you have held the next lower GS grade for at least one year. SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year or Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI) SF-50 within a year) do not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. That means if you submit an SF-50 that is dated within the last year, you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago to clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
If you are:
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will show the UIC number in block 41 (e.g., "UIC:XXXXX) AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 showing you are employed at this command in the competitive service AND the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on your most recent SF-50. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible. If you are serving on an excepted service veterans recruitment appointment (VRA) you must ALSO submit an SF-50 showing your conversion or appointment to the excepted service VRA appointment (Authority code in block 5-C will be J8M).
PLEASE NOTE: For GS positions, to be considered for a promotion, you must provide SF-50(s) that shows that you have held the next lower GS grade for at least one year. SF-50s that have an effective date within the past year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year or Within Rate/Grade Increases (WRI/WGI) SF-50 within a year) do not clearly show that you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement. That means if you submit an SF-50 that is dated within the last year, you must submit another SF-50 that is dated more than one year ago to clearly demonstrate you meet the time-in-grade requirements.
If you are a DoD employee, you can obtain a copy of your SF- 50(s) from MyBiz. Failure to provide documentation that fully supports your claim will result in a rating of ineligible.
8.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you were (or will be) separated AND
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
9.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
10.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
11.
Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member? If yes, please confirm the following:
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
12.
I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
13.
Are you eligible to apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)?
You are eligible if:
If you answer yes to this question you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are entitled to claim VEOA due to derived preference you must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your derived preference (e.g., disability letter from the VA, DD 1300, etc.) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
You are eligible if:
- you are a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND
- you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- you are entitled to veterans' preference including derived preference
If you answer yes to this question you must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, you should submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too.
If you are entitled to claim VEOA due to derived preference you must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your derived preference (e.g., disability letter from the VA, DD 1300, etc.) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15).
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You may request copies of your military personnel records (e.g., DD-214) online or from the VA.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
14.
Are you a person with an intellectual disability, a severe physical disability, or a psychiatric disability as defined in 5 CFR 213.3102(u)? The Department of the Navy encourages persons with disabilities to apply!
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a letter or certification from a physician, or local, state, or federal rehabilitation office. The letter/certification must be on office letterhead and clearly state your eligibility for the appointing authority under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). A sample letter can be found here. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit a letter or certification from a physician, or local, state, or federal rehabilitation office. The letter/certification must be on office letterhead and clearly state your eligibility for the appointing authority under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). A sample letter can be found here. Failure to submit this documentation with your application will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
3.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/
If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories above, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-4 and https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/oversight-activities/faqs/
If you answer Yes to this question, you must provide your current or past SF50 for the political appointment.
4.
Are you currently employed as a permanent employee, as defined in the previously answered eligibility question, under one of the following commands? NOTE: Your resume, at a minimum, MUST include job title, pay plan, series and grade/level (example: WG-4102-09) duties and accomplishments, starting and end dates (example: Month/Year), hours worked per week and salary information.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
2.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
3.
I am willing and able to accept a supervisory position.
Assessment 1
1.
Read all of the statements below, and then select the response based on your highest level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Determine speeds, feeds, coolants, lubricants, or abrasives to cut, turn, drill mill, bore, tap ream, lap, home, shape, grind, or finish an item.
3.
Lead and instruct other mechanics in the use of tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, boring mills, jig borers, shapers, planers, drill presses, grinders, slotters, numerically controlled machines) to accomplish machining tasks.
4.
Use auxiliary machine tool attachments (e.g., rotary vises, dividing heads, taper attachments, magnetic chucks, vertical milling heads, tapping attachments, rotary tables) when drilling holes for bolts, pins, or other fasteners.
5.
Operate machinist tools (e.g., grinding machines, lapping machines, electrical discharge machines, engraving machines, milling machines, metal discharge machines, thread cutter machines, tensile testers, drill points, radial arm drill press, helical path finder machines, jig bores) for maintenance on components and equipment.
6.
Complete work assignments that require machining a rare metal, new metal alloy, or other new material.
7.
Manufacture, repair, and rebuild parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different metals and metal alloys.
8.
Plan sequence of operations which involve selecting the correct setups, attachments, techniques, and tools to complete machining jobs.
9.
Use geometric and trigonometric formulas to verify accuracy of repairs and compute missing tolerances and dimensions.
10.
Use trade mathematics to establish the dimensions required for machining angular surfaces.
11.
Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, records, and reports to determine machining production requirements and evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
12.
Create a supplemental sketch from information on blueprints to calculate missing dimensions.
13.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, written instructions, or technical documents to manufacture, rework, or modify parts and accessories.
14.
Review blueprints or drawings to break down the costs of material or production times for different machining operations.
15.
Compute needed dimensions, angles, or tolerances to manufacture items to required standards.
16.
Operate precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, height gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, combination sets, machinist square) to attain dimensional accuracy throughout the machining process.
17.
Plan and lay out machine work from blueprints, work sheets, or drawings to complete machining assignments.
18.
Transfer close tolerance holes of existing patterns by drilling and reaming through templates or using drill fixtures.
19.
Complete heat treatment processes on different metals (e.g., steel, titanium, aluminum, brass, copper, beryllium) to produce the desired results and maintain acceptable tolerances.
20.
Determine type and size of raw metal stock when manufacturing, repairing, or rebuilding parts and items for equipment.
21.
Manufacture items (e.g., tools, fixtures, parts of equipment) from raw stock of different metals, metal alloys, or other materials (e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium, rubber, plastic, nylon).
22.
Use cold working technique to strengthen and harden metals and alloys (e.g., low carbon steel).
23.
Use metal welding (e.g., arc, oxygen, acetylene) to accomplish machining tasks.
24.
Determine which tools and equipment to use when overhauling, modifying, repairing, and replacing machinery and equipment.
25.
Use hand tools and different methods (e.g., hand stoning, scraping, lapping, reaming, tapping, filing) to obtain correct fit of tooling and fixtures for final installation fit of parts.
26.
Use hand tools to create precision handwork to fit, finish, or assemble machine parts.
27.
Use squares, comparators, precision blocks, and scrapers for precision handwork to match or finish parts during machining operations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
28.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?