MACHINIST with Security Clearance

Duties Performs all types of machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts, support equipment, tools, and assemblies
Fabricates local manufactured items required for aircraft components
Work includes bending, cutting, forming, casting, cleaning, molding, welding, sawing, machining, and assembling
Lays out work, reads and interprets blueprints and technical publications, designs and draws working sketches, makes special tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures, performs production work of aircraft parts, and works to tolerances varying from.0l0 to .0005 inch
Troubleshoots difficult metal machining designs and fabrication problems
Plans work, taking into consideration the type and numbers of machining/welding operations, machines to be used, and type of set-ups and methods of production such as cutting, milling, grinding, welding, and polishing
Performs shop calculations such as determination of peripheral cutting speeds and settings
Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metals to spark, acid, fire, magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench, and fracture tests
Tests specimens for predetermined requirements of tensile, bend, shear, and impact strength using materials testing machines
Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys such as cobalt, chrome, nickel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium
Welds butt, lap, tee, and corner joints in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead working positions
Welds metals and alloys by shielded gas welding (Heli-arc), metallic arc, oxyacetylene, and resistance welding processes
Heat treats metal parts as required
Compares machine parts with drawings, technical orders, or specifications for conformance with established tolerances, fits, and surface finish
Makes precision measurements using micrometer, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and gauges at various dimensions
Inspects tapered surfaces for variations by applying bearing blue and using surface plate
Determines reparability of damaged machine parts, tools, and aircraft components
Tests metals using Rockwell or Brinell hardness testing methods
Conducts training of drill status guard (DSG) members assigned to the shop
Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations and inspections, mobility, and command support exercises
May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies
May be required to be aircraft welder certified
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Alaska Air National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• U.S
Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Bargaining
• May require participation in random drug testing.
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Air National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade of this position is Senior Airman (SrA/E4) and the maximum military grade is Master Sergeant (MSgt/E7).
• DESIRABLES: Experienced in reproducing and manufacturing aircraft parts from blueprints and sample part using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
• OPEN TILL FILLED: This is an open till filled announcement with closing dates being every 30 days from the opening date
Every 30 days, a certificate of eligibles will be issued to the selecting supervisor until the position is filled.
• May have to work shift work, may have to work with Active Duty Metals Tech personnel, may have to travel to the Active Duty Metals Tech shop to accomplish jobs
Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE is 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 is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position
WG-05 - Must have at least 6 months of experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use common hand tools and make repetitive repairs
Must have basic knowledge of the type of work performed by the occupational series
Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade
WG-08 - Must have at least 12 months of experience or training performing machining operations on conventionaland CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine tools to include aligning parts
Experience, education or training in the use of measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages and various standard or preset snap, plug or ring gages
Must be able to follow detailed oral or written instructions
WG-11 - Must haveat least 18 months of 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
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification
The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position
Length of time is not of itself qualifying
Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed
Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: - Requires a broad comprehensive knowledge of various machining operations, accepted machine trade methods and techniques, and skill in using any of the conventional and/or computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools
Incumbent must also apply knowledge of a wide range of manual welding processes involving oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, and other industrial gases, as well as applying a knowledge of various manual arc-welding processes
Additional information - If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50
You may submit your most recent performance appraisal
- The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act
Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position
- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency
- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program
(Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account)
- Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements
Your initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this document
This process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position
Your final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documents
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can a

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