Machinist

A WGMACHINIST:

• Fabricates complex and non-routine items that require numerous intricate steps precise measurements unusual and compound angles or nonstandard applications of standard equipment. Performs machining work to manufacture castings forgings weldments and other fabrications. May develop and manufacture specialized tools to manufacture new parts work rare metals or special alloys or achieve special finishes.
• Plans and lays out work from blueprints sketches drawings or specifications. Lays out work by measuring and marking straight lines arcs circles angles and location points for setting up work pieces for drilling tapping turning milling boring reaming shaping grinding honing and lapping. Frequently interprets or completes dimensions tolerances or specifications that are incomplete or incorrect. This may involve partial changes or complete redesign of items to achieve desired results. Uses a variety of measuring and marking tools including rules vernier calipers micrometers (inside outside and depth) dial indicators surface gauges height gauges squares protractors dividers and scribes.
• Performs machine setups using advanced shop mathematics and geometric and trigonometric formulas to compute compound angles angular indexing hole patterns pitch lead and pitch diameters for various standard and non-standard threads. Determines procedures tools machines equipment and attachments to use. Occasionally performs machine work that requires new or untried procedures. Performs special setups and improvises conventional machines to perform special machining operations. This requires special knowledges of tooling types of coolants machine feeds and speeds for special operations.
• Sets up and operates most types of conventional and/or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools such as lathes; vertical and horizontal boring mills; bench plane or universal milling machines; shapers and planers; internal and external grinders thread grinders; and radial drills. Grinds and sharpens tools selects tools jigs and fixtures required to achieve specific dimensions tolerances and surface finishes. Sets up work in vises and between centers uses chucks standard faceplates angle plate mountings and collets. Uses mandrel and various other machine tool attachments such as rotary vises dividing heads taper attachments magnetic checks vertical milling heads tapping attachments and rotary tables. Adjusts and sets speeds and feeds of machinery and determines coolants lubricants and abrasives to be used taking into consideration the characteristics of both the machinery and the materials to be worked. Operates machine tools to cut drill bore tap ream shape turn mill grind hone and lap items. Maintains dimensional accuracy during machining processes frequently machining to tolerances that are difficult to attain or hold.
• Performs precision handwork to finish fit and assemble machined parts. Uses various bench-mounted and hand-held powered and non-powered tools such as files drills reamers and buffers. Performs heat-treating welding and soldering.
• Other duties as assigned.

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E1 - E7 WO1

Desired Military Assignments: 00F - MOS Immaterial

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.

- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- All soldiers civilian employees and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military drivers license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training that has provided the candidate with a basic knowledge of machining processes. Must have the ability to use drill presses shapers planers and other types of associated machine tools.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 18 months Experience or training performing the full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or CNC machine tools and their various attachments. Experience or training in planning and lay out work from blueprints worksheets and other drawings that may have missing or incorrect information. Skill in applying shop mathematics in establishing needed dimensions such as those required for chasing threads or machining angular surfaces; locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined. Skill in programming machining operations setting up and operating CNC machine tools. Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced shop mathematics such as geometric and trigonometric formulas to make computation for laying out work machining pieces at unusual or compound angles determining gear ratios pitch angles and other similar exact or precision dimension.