U.S. Fleet Forces Command

Overview

You will serve as an INSTRUMENT MECHANIC in the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Code 1400) (NFPC) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, responsible for maintaining and repairing instruments used in various applications.

Responsibilities

• Clean instruments and check them for wear, damage, faulty alignment, and excessive play or friction.
• Repair or replace worn or defective mechanical parts.
• Modify instruments by adding or removing mechanical components to standardize or alter their range or purpose.
• Use various hand tools of the trade such as instrument maker, jeweler, and watch maker tools.
• Use all types of electric and pneumatic hand tools.
• Open and inspect Test Measure and Diagnostic Equipment (TM and DE) in protective containers to validate its condition for reissue.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and diagrams.
• Experience working within a team and with outside codes to identify issues.
• Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently with minimal oversight.
• Experience applying the principles and methods of the machinist trade at the Journeyman level or similar.
• Experience understanding and maintaining knowledge of Automated Tool Control Symm (ATCS) procedures.

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• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet pre-employment requirements.