Machinist (CNC Operator)

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency as a journeyman machinist, where your skills will contribute to the vital operations of the Coast Guard. This role involves performing a variety of machinist tasks, utilizing your expertise in machine tools, technical practices, and hand tools. You'll be evaluated on your ability to perform these duties effectively, making you a key player in a mission-driven environment. This position offers the chance to apply your knowledge and experience in a meaningful way, supporting the safety and security of the nation.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties without more than normal supervision.
• Experience with machine tools and hand tools in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all kinds of journeyman machinist tasks.
• Contribute as a civilian member of the Coast Guard team.

Skills

Operation of Machine Tools

Technical Practices

Ability to Use Shop Drawings

Measurement and Layout

Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop

Knowledge of Metals

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Mechanical Group in Baltimore, MD.

Duties

You will be responsible for performing all kinds of journeyman machinist tasks.

Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable member of the team.

Typical duties include:

Requirements

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Key Requirements:

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience.

Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREENOUT)
2. Operation of Machine Tools
3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Ability to Use Shop Drawings
5. Measurement and Layout
6. Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop
7. Knowledge of Metals

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.