Machinist Apprentice

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Watervliet Arsenal – Industrial Operations & Production Directorate

Machinist Apprentice

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) FACILITIES AND IS OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS.

Position Opens: March 15, 2024, Position Closes: March 25, 2024

Permanent Position for: Machinist Apprentice(WT-3414-00)Full Performance LevelWG-3414 -10

Salary Range: $20.29 – $29.85 per hour

Upon successful completion of all requirements of the Machinist Apprentice Training program, the Machinist Apprentice will be promoted to a Machinist, WG-3414-10 Step 1 and will have the earning potential of WG-3414-10 step 5 at $34.94 per hour.

Watervliet Arsenal is growing and we are recruiting for motivated, skilled trade professionals to join Team Watervliet. We offer excellent benefits. NOTE: When applying, please be sure to have dates of employment and detailed sets of duties listed under each employer you have worked for on your resume. Multiple positions may be filled through this job announcement.

Duties:

Receive mechanical and technical instructions through production shop assignments.

Through industrial shop assignments, together with detailed instructions by shop instructors and/or senior craftsmen, is taught the set-up and operation of machine tools.

Is temporarily assigned to various other technical and administrative departments to experience the full range of training scheduled within the plant.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Your resume must reflect the ability to do the work of a Machinist Apprentice without more than normal supervision which includes the possession of mechanical aptitude for understanding and using machines or tools; and willingness to learn. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive

at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below.

· Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision

· Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop

· Reliability And Dependability

Physical Effort: Requires standing, stooping, bending and reaching. Frequent handling of objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, however, hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other workers are available to assist with heavier items.

Working Conditions: Works in a well-lit, heated, and ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noise, and fumes. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust in lungs, cuts, bruises, and injuries to the hands from the use of machine and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds, and subject to strains from infrequent moving, lifting, and handling of heavy items. Wears safety glasses, shoes, and other safety apparel and equipment as required.

Requirements for Position:

· Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

· You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

· One year trial/probationary period may be required.

· Direct Deposit of Pay is required..

· Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

· Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

· Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

· Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

· Required to sign a continued Service Agreement to continue employment within the Department of Defense (DoD) for 3 years following the completion of the apprenticeship.

· Persons who have reached the journeyman level in the Machinist trade or have completed a 4-year formal apprenticeship program are not eligible.

· Selectee will be required to sign a Watervliet Arsenal Apprentice Program Agreement indicating the terms and conditions of employment and training.

· This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

· Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.

· This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

· Must meet the basic educational requirements (General Educational Development (GED) diploma accepted or higher education) by July 2024 to be enrolled in an established degree program that will be taught at a local college or training institution.

· Attendance for the academic courses will be off post, on the apprentice's own time, without compensation. Apprentice is responsible for his/her own transportation.

· Other benefits include both a Federal Pension and a Thrift Savings Plan (a 401k-style investment plan with up to 5% employer matching.) Access to a free 24/7 on-site gym, discounted travel, vacation and event tickets, free parking and discounted rentals for camping, party rentals, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.29 - $29.84 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person