GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
To qualify for the MACHINIST, you must meet the following requirements: APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Element #1: Ability to do the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision to be considered eligible for the position. Applicants must also have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties. Examples of duties are: Analyzing interrelated dimensions or complex configuration problems to determine effective solutions; Troubleshooting a wide range of machines and determining repair processes in conjunction with appropriate engineering and technical authority; Maintaining and repairing a variety of printing, binding and related machinery and equipment (i.e. printing and bindery, industrial trucks, power plant and air conditioning machinery); Making independent interpretations of drawings and specifications that are lacking in dimensions, tolerances and types of fits and finishes, and make repairs. 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). 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement( ) to be considered.
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair all types of printing, binding and all other industrial machinery and equipment (i.e., printing, bindery, industrial trucks, power plant and air conditioning units.)
Weld, cut, and braze, manufacture, repair, and rebuild parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different metals and metal alloys such as stainless steel alloys, aluminum, titanium, magnesium and other materials
Work with materials such as rubber, plastics, and nylon through the use of conventional or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools and precision handwork.
Set up and operate conventional and CNC machine tools such as lathes, vertical and horizontal boring mills, bench, plain, and universal milling machines; shapers, planers, internal and external grinders, thread cutters, and radial drills.
Work from blueprints, sketches, work orders, models of parts to be made, or other specifications.