TOOLMAKER

Summary

You will serve as a TOOLMAKER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, MECHANICAL SHOP (930) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

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• You will use machines and tools of the Toolmaker/Machinist trade to manufacture pieces and parts used in manufacturing portable machines, molds, dies, special tools.
• You will manufacture from metal stock all types of jigs, fixtures and machine parts along with cutting tools, hobs, double angle cutters, form tools, end mills and broaches, including metal dies and bending dies.
• You will design and manufacture rubber and plastic molds from aluminum and steel; manufacture rubber and plastic products from these molds.

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• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• On occasion, toolmakers are required to work aboard ship in all kinds of weather involving; temperature extremes, dirt, noise, and vibration.
• A mandate in the Production Resource Department memorandum  dated March 17, 2014: this position requires the incumbent to provide personal basic hand tools applicable to their trade.
• Uses Respiratory Equipment, Enters Access in 18” diameter, Works in confined spaces.
• Rad Qual Required (NUC PSNS)

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:

• Machine Operation:
  Master both conventional and CNC tools, attachments, and manual control inputs.
• Material & Tooling Expertise:
  Understand metal and non-metal properties to select optimal speeds, feeds, and cutting tools.
• Planning & Layout:
  Interpret blueprints, calculate shop mathematics, and sequence operations even with missing data.
• Component Repair:
  Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, report, and reassemble complex parts and faulty machinery.
• Precision Finishing:
  Manufacture complete items using handwork and precision instruments like micrometers and calipers.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Adhere to shipyard safety, ESH, PPE rules, and nuclear/non-nuclear material controls.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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…