- Position Title
- Machinist (CNC Operator)
- Agency
- U.S. Coast Guard
- Announcement Number
- 20250428-52865-179222-SR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 7, 2025 to Saturday, May 17, 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 a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• 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 were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Machinist.
2.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience laying out work, locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined, locating reference points, transferring markings from blueprint to metal and reading and interpreting directives?
3.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience planning and performing work involving the manufacturing and finishing of parts and items of equipment from oral and/or written instructions?
4.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience preparing materials to facilitate work, using good practices such as working to tolerances?
5.
Which processes have you performed under normal supervision?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience operating Computer Numerical Control (CNC), NC, and Conventional machines?
7.
Which precision measuring instruments have you used?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing precision hand work by chipping, filing, scraping, hand reaming, hand tapping, grinding, lapping and polishing?
9.
Which conventional machine shop tools and equipment have you set up and operated?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience making complex setups and precise alignments of work pieces in machines?
11.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing bench and floor assembly of machined parts to make precision working assemblies?
12.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience selecting the proper metal materials to use in machining parts/equipment?
13.
Which equipment have you operated and maintained?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience operating various types of machine tools, such as drill presses, lathes, milling machines, shapers, planers, balancing machines, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment, etc.?
15.
Which tasks have you performed using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using complex, multi-view shop drawings/blueprints to determine critical dimensions and key reference points used in manufacturing parts, equipment or other types of metal fabrications?
17.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using work order diagrams and shop drawings when performing machinist work?
18.
Which materials have you used?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using shop mathematics to compute critical dimensions and reference points?
20.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using machinist trade theories, methods and practices to complete tasks?
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.