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Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of February 15, 2026. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Incumbent participates in formal and on-the-job training designed to prepare him/her for advancement to the target level based on completion of training, supervisor’s recommendation, and availability of work at the time of promotion. At the full performance level, performs installation, maintenance, repair, rebuild, retrofit and remanufacture of a wide variety of complex multi-axis, multi-function machine tools and industrial equipment. Sets up, precision levels, power operates and analytically inspects machine tools to determine if all feeds, speeds and cycling operations are functioning properly and whether they conform to specified test patterns. Performs precision hand work such as scraping or lapping of machined ways and sliding surfaces for proper alignment. Repairs, rebuilds, remanufactures and replaces broken and worn parts, components, subassemblies and sub-systems such as precision bearings, gears and gear trains, linkages, shafts, gibs, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, etc. Uses mechanical hand and power tools, precision gages and testing instruments, and special tools to obtain precision tolerances. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, repairing and reassembling less complex equipment such as punch presses, 5 flaring machines, band saws, drill presses, bench grinders, simple bench lathes, tube benders and equipment of similar complexity. 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. Physical Effort: Required to do some heavy lifting, not to exceed 70 pounds and carrying for short distances. However, lift trucks, hoists and cranes are available for the movement and placement of heavy machinery. Assignments are performed in standing, kneeling, stooping and, at times, in rather awkward positions. May work at various height levels and will work in close coordination with other employees in the movement of large sections of machines. Must have hand-eye coordination. Working Conditions: Work is performed in well-lighted, adequately heated buildings. May be required to work in unheated areas or outdoors. Hazards exist due to the movement of heavy machinery by overhead cranes, lift truck and jib cranes. May be exposed to solvents, oils and preservatives, fumes, dust, sharp objects, buffing wheels, electrical shock, falling objects, etc. Performs TDY assignments. When on TDY assignments may work in tight congested areas on ships or large industrial settings. Education Education may not be used in lieu of experience. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025\_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.