Machine Tool Operator

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Operates one or more conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform a specific machining operation.

Operate one or more conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform a specific machining operation in the machining of castings, forgings, or other raw stocks made of various metals, metal alloys, and other materials.

On a conventional machine, control the machine feeds and speeds, change and use different cutting tools for successive operations, and make minor changes in machine settings to maintain sizes or shape of the work piece.

On a CNC machine, operate in the automatic mode utilizing the feeds and speeds programmed.

Make minor adjustments and compensations for tool and work piece size differences, as well as tool changes.

Ensure that dimensions meet those prescribed by blueprints, sketches, or other instructions using standard measuring instruments.