TOOLMAKER

Your tasks

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, Toolmaker, WG-3416-13, is to design, repair, test, heat treat, and calibrate high-precision tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, master gauges, specialized holding devices, and prototypes required for the manufacture, modification, overhaul, and repair of military aircraft, weapon systems, munitions, and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).

Fabricate, overhaul, calibrate, and repair tools, jigs, fixtures, and gages used in machining and aircraft structural repair work; develop, fabricate, and repair various types of tooling used in aircraft structural repair operations; and fabricate and repair molds used in molding. Set up and operate common machine tools and attachments to perform special and precise machining operations by devising and constructing fixtures and holding devices. Perform work of an aircraft structural machinist to include but not limited to. Use a variety of precision instruments and equipment.

Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3400 Machine Tool Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Operation of Machine Tools
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Ability To Use Shop Drawings
• Measurement and Layout
• Ability To Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop
• Knowledge of Metals

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Other

PHYSICAL EFFORT The work requires substantial physical activity, including prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching. Frequently lifts, maneuvers, and positions workpieces, steel blocks, fixtures, chucks, and machine accessories weighing up to 50 pounds independently, and uses overhead bridge cranes, hoists, or assistance from other shop personnel for heavier loads. Requires continuous mental and visual concentration to observe fine cutting action, set sensitive dial indicators, align optical crosshairs, and manipulate delicate precision measuring instruments.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed inside an industrial machine shop environment with well-controlled ambient lighting and ventilation. The incumbent is exposed to continuous shop noise, flying metal chips, high-speed rotating cutters, abrasive dust, cutting oils, lubricants, solvents, and intense heat during heat-treating operations. Hazards include cuts, abrasions, burns, punctures, and machine pinch points. Strict adherence to safety regulations and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) standards is mandatory. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses with side shields, steel-toe safety footwear, hearing protection, face shields, and heat-resistant gloves as appropriate.

KEY POSITION The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").

MISSION ESSENTIAL This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.