USAJOBS · 1 month ago
MACHINIST (WELDER)
Charleston AFB, South Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$76K/yr - $88K/yrUSAJOBS is seeking a Machinist (Welder) for the Department of the Air Force at Charleston AFB. The primary purpose of this position is to manufacture complex parts and perform metal welding work using various machine tools and welding processes.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manufactures complex and non-routine parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different metals, metal alloys, and other materials through the use of conventional and/or computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, and precision handwork
Programs, sets up and operates a variety of conventional and/or computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills; bench, plain, and universal milling machines; shapers; planers; internal and external grinders; thread cutters; and radial drills to accomplish untried tasks, procedures, and prototypes
Uses a variety of welding processes such as oxyacetylene, electrode arc, submerged arc, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, metal spray arc, and spot and stud welding to join all types of common metals and alloys
Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. Sets up clamping fixtures. Devises special jigs and fixtures to hold the parts to be welded, as needed
Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments and equipment such as veriner calipers; height gauges; squares; protractors; inside, outside, and depth micrometers; surface gauges; vee blocks; parallel bars; gauge blocks; dial indicators; optical and mechanical comparators; and go and no-go thread, ring, bore, and plug gauge to attain dimensions and maintain tolerances
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment, Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
May be required to work overtime, sometimes on short notice in emergency situations
May be required to work rotating shifts
Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position
The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
The employee may be required to maintain current certification to perform various types of welding work. Welding proficiency is verified by destructive and nondestructive testing of welds
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3400, Machine Tool Work Group
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a MACHINIST (WELDER) without more than normal supervision
Knowledge of a variety of conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools such as lathes, vertical, and horizontal boring mills; bench, plain, and universal milling machines; shapers; planers; internal and external grinders; thread cutters; and radial drills
Knowledge of a variety of machine tool attachments such as rotary vises, magnetic chucks, vertical milling heads, angular drive heads, taper attachments, rotary tables, and others
Knowledge of various metals and other materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, high carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, nylon, rubber, plastics and teflons, and of the effect and relationship of heat treating, annealing, plating, welding and other related work processes on machining operations in completing an assignment
Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics including plane geometry, and the use of trigonometric functions and machinist handbook formulas used in laying out work and setting up machine tools
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures
Skill in using conventional machine tools and their attachments to perform machining processes requiring special adaptation of the equipment or process for which they were not specifically designed; and in using special or improvised tools, fixtures, and setups to machine surfaces configurations such as curved surfaces requiring machine feeds in different planes simultaneously, surfaces having closely interrelated dimensions, or surfaces having unusual or compound angular relationships
Skill in operating CNC machine tools through one complete cycle to manufacture the first part; proof dimensions; check sufficiency of programming, tooling, fixturing, and machine operations, edit programs and make the normal changes required; and recommend changes to programs on deficiencies noted
Skill in interpreting blueprints, program readouts, and technical directives, the use of shop mathematics, the use of CAD/CAM software and shop floor programming
Skill in the use of precision measuring instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers; height gauges; squares; protractors; inside, outside, and depth micrometers; surface gauges; vee blocks; parallel bars; such as internal and external micrometers, vernier height and depth gauges, indicators, scales, and various standard and preset snap, plug, or ring gauges
Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and difficult techniques
Knowledge of welding standards and how various metals and metal alloys react to different welding processes and techniques
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures
Skill in using and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and special jigs and fixtures
Ability to weld dissimilar metals including parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness
Ability to use measuring instruments to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications
Ability to use welding drawings, blueprints, specifications, and instructions
Physical Effort: The work requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Frequently handles, lifts, and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts and moves heavier items with assistance
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are usually noisy and dirty, and where there is constant danger to the skin and eyes from flying metal chips and abrasive particles; skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds; and danger to fingers, hands, and other body parts
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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