Remote Cnc Machine Shop Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

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About the Position: This job announcement is for a Machinist position at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District. This position will be located at the Illinois Waterway Project Office in Peoria, IL.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA).
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Duties
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• Carry out assignments which require special adaptation and extension of the use of conventional and CNC machine tools with little to no supervision.
• Use specialized and non-conventional machine tools such as jig borers, lathes, mills for conventional and CNC, portable boring machine, etc
• Travel to field locations to measure, visualize, and discuss equipment functions or general needs with field personnel in order to adequately begin machining or fabrication process.
• Plan and lay out work. Studies single, sets, and series of blueprints, drawings, and sketches featuring orthographic, isometric, and other projections of items to be worked.
• Adjust and set speeds and feeds of machinery and determines coolants, lubricants, or abrasives to e used, taking into consideration the characteristics of both the machinery and the materials to be worked.
• Set up and operate conventional and CNC (computer numerically controlled) machine tools.
• Write CNC files programs for HAAS Mills and Lathes.
• Measure, visualize, and discuss equipment functions or general needs with field personnel in order to adequately begin machining or fabrication process.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• Incumbent must obtain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated and must maintain this license.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Machinist~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to perform common machinist tasks such as: operating conventional and CNC (computer numerically controlled) machines; and/or measuring, visualizing, and discussing equipment functions or general needs. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• 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 Competence

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• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of work requires light to moderate physical effort in the handling of equipment and tools. While working with machine tools, may stand on concrete floors for prolonged periods of time and is required to stand, stoop, bend, and reach. On occasion, may be required to lift and carry items or materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises, and fumes. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, dust in the lungs, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from the use of machine and hand tools, skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, abrasive compounds, and to strains from infrequent moving, lifting, and handling of heavy items. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes, and other safety apparel and equipment as required. During field assignments, works outdoors or inside, subject to a variety of weather conditions, occasionally cramped quarters, etc.

Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Career Field 18 - Engineers and Scientists position.
• 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.