MACHINE TOOL OPERATOR (BENCH)

Summary

You will serve as a Machine Tool Operator (Bench) in the Resource Department Code 900, Shop 31 of PSNS and IMF.

Duties

• You will use hand and pneumatic powered tools to perform minor machining, repair, and assembly of parts.
• You will use precision measuring equipment to accomplish the correct and most efficient routing of components.
• You will interpret and apply technical manuals, shop directives, blueprints, and repair/maintenance manuals.
• You will perform machining of parts to accomplish the correct and most efficient routing of components to the different machining sections for repair.
• You will repair components on various types of valves, pumps, hydraulic cylinders, actuators, and condensers.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Grade: WG 8. . Apply by 2026-11-12 on USAJOBS.