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• Fabricate parts to specifications, using machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, using hand tools or power tools to examine parts for defects and replace defective parts where needed.
• Set up or operate metalworking, brazing, heat-treating, welding, or cutting equipment.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
• This position has physical requirements that require the individual to be able to pass a physical examination.
• This position is covered by the civilian mandatory drug testing program.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

Qualifications

About the Position: The Joint Munitions Command provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions.The Machinist willmanufacture parts and complete items of equipment from raw stock of difference kinds of metals and metal alloys and other materials and performs machining work required in the manufacture of castings, forgings, weldments, and other fabrications. This position is located at the Camp Stanley Storage Activity, which is a subordinate installation of JMC.

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. - Must possess the ability to perform common Machinist duties such as manufacturing, repairing, and rebuilding equipment parts and item; set up, operate, program, and maintain Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery; check requirements for drawings and written instructions; use basic math; and a variety of tools. Working under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  The work requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching, and frequent handling of objects weighing up to 10 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 form 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 use of machine and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.