Summary All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered. Responsibilities As a Machinist, you will: From shop orders, verbal instructions, drawings, or other sketches determines work procedure, the machines and tools to be used, and occasionally the material required. Lays out operations on work piece involving interrelated dimensions and contours by scribing lines, arcs, circles, angles, tapers, center distances, and location points as a guide to setting up-the work on machine and machining to close tolerances. Computes clearance, tolerance, pitch, and fit. Sets up work on machines such as lathes, drill presses, power metal saws, ironworkers, line drilling machinery, milling machines, CNC turning and machining centers. Possesses CNC programming experience. Performs set-ups using specially constructed workholding devices, chucks or clamps, and aligns parts for accurate machining. Grinds, sharpens, and modifies cutting tools. Operates standard machine tools such as a lathes, drill presses, milling machines, and grinders to close tolerances. Makes necessary adjustments to keep machines in operation. Determines speeds, feeds, and sequence of operations. May assemble and disassemble, file, chip, scrape, ream, and anneal, incidental to machining operations. Fits parts together and checks work to close tolerances. From preliminary sketches or oral and very general instructions, develops ideas and preliminary designs into practical tools and devices. Works closely with design engineers and supervisors in developing new and improved tools and devices. Assists in and evaluates purchase of new tools and equipment as requested by the Manager for General Crafts Services. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision to accomplish works and trades such as machining of surfaces at unusual or compound angles, items that require differential or compound indexing, multiple leads and various other nonstandard screw threads, helical or other types of gears, worm threads, or surfaces closely interrelated dimensions or complex configurations and performing machining operations on computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools including shop floor programming and using such procedures as multiple setups, in-place machining of fixtures, debugging first-run programs, and making or suggesting changes to machine tool programs. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop Ability To Use Shop Drawings Knowledge of Metals Measurement and Layout Operation of Machine Tools Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in the Machine Shop at the Ross Complex. The hazards include: working near machinery; working around energized high voltage equipment; and being exposed to noise and vibration. The small amount of field work is performed both inside and outside and may include working from high ladders and scaffolds at heights up to 100 feet during inclement weather. Workers are subject to minor cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Proper respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled (solvent fumes, cleaners, epoxies, etc.). At times, work may be physically demanding. The work environment will occasionally include exposure to hazardous substances, (zinc etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be systemwide, done at night, or under serious time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends and holidays. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Incumbents must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.