Machinist Supervisor - Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 12 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 an Machinist Supervisor without more than normal supervision which includes, (1) Supervise or lead machinists in a manufacturing/ industrial environment; (2) Set work schedules, establish priorities, and review employees work in progress or upon completion; and (3) Experience with machining processes, equipment and tools to explain machining operation requirements, methods and procedures. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Lead or Supervise Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop Ability To Use Shop Drawings Knowledge of Metals Leadership Measurement and Layout Operation of Machine Tools PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Required to lift/carry items weighing up to 44 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45 lbs. and over. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in a well-lighted, 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 the 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. Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures; instructs subordinates in new procedures, and provides advice when problems arise. Determines equipment, supplies, and maintenance required. Develops performance standards, counsels employees on performance, and makes formal and informal performance appraisals. Initiates proposals for formal disciplinary action as needed.