Toolmaker Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Summary
You will serve as a TOOLMAKER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCE DEPARTMENT, MECHANICAL SHOP (930) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.
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Duties
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• You will use machines and tools of the Toolmaker/Machinist trade to manufacture pieces and parts used in manufacturing portable machines, molds, dies, special tools.
• You will manufacture from metal stock all types of jigs, fixtures and machine parts along with cutting tools, hobs, double angle cutters, form tools, end mills and broaches, including metal dies and bending dies.
• You will design and manufacture rubber and plastic molds from aluminum and steel; manufacture rubber and plastic products from these molds.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• On occasion, toolmakers are required to work aboard ship in all kinds of weather involving; temperature extremes, dirt, noise, and vibration.
• A mandate in the Production Resource Department memorandum 900-017-14 dated March 17, 2014: this position requires the incumbent to provide personal basic hand tools applicable to their trade.
• Uses Respiratory Equipment, Enters Access in 18" diameter, Works in confined spaces.
• Rad Qual Required (NUC PSNS)

Qualifications
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 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 element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the 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:
Machine Operation: Master both conventional and CNC tools, attachments, and manual control inputs. Material & Tooling Expertise: Understand metal and non-metal properties to select optimal speeds, feeds, and cutting tools. Planning & Layout: Interpret blueprints, calculate shop mathematics, and sequence operations even with missing data. Component Repair: Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, report, and reassemble complex parts and faulty machinery. Precision Finishing: Manufacture complete items using handwork and precision instruments like micrometers and calipers. Safety & Compliance: Adhere to shipyard safety, ESH, PPE rules, and nuclear/non-nuclear material controls.
Machine Operation: Master both conventional and CNC tools, attachments, and manual control inputs. Material & Tooling Expertise: Understand metal and non-metal properties to select optimal speeds, feeds, and cutting tools. Planning & Layout: Interpret blueprints, calculate shop mathematics, and sequence operations even with missing data. Component Repair: Troubleshoot, disassemble, inspect, report, and reassemble complex parts and faulty machinery. Precision Finishing: Manufacture complete items using handwork and precision instruments like micrometers and calipers. Safety & Compliance: Adhere to shipyard safety, ESH, PPE rules, and nuclear/non-nuclear material controls.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
All toolmakers must have completed a four-year apprenticeship in the toolmaker or machinist trade, or have had practical experience in the trade sufficient in content and progressing acquirement of trade skills and knowledge's to be substantial equivalent of a complete apprenticeship.
Work is primarily done at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA; however, the incumbent may be assigned to other duty stations throughout the Hampton Roads area.
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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.
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