The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Machinist Supervisor (WS-3414-11) to join the team at the 12th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph AFB, Texas! In this position, you would exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work for the Metals Technology Branch.

This is a full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!

WS-11 Annual Salary Range for JBSA Randolph: $89,232 - $104,104

AIR FORCE CIVILIAN SERVICE BENEFITS

Time Off

- 11 Federal Holidays

- 13 Sick Leave days

Vacation Time

- Based upon length of employment... Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 days.

Insurance

- No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.

Retirement

- Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).

QUALIFICATIONS

- US Citizenship is required.

- The employee will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance.

- This is a drug testing position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.

- May be required to occasionally work overtime, rotating shifts, uncommon tours, and weekends on a very rare basis. The traditional shift for this vacancy is Monday through Friday, dayshift hours.

- The work will require the employee to drive a government motor vehicle. An appropriate government driver's license and the ability to determine color vision for runway operations (red, green, and white) will be required.

- At least 1-2 years of CNC programmer and/or operator experience at a minimum is highly desirable. Must be able to operate CNC and other typical machining equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manages the on- and off-equipment aircraft structural repair, machine shop production, and aircraft welding operations for the Fabrication Flight, Metals Technology Section, 12th Maintenance Squadron.

- Incorporates concept/philosophy of balancing manpower, parts and equipment availability against established maintenance standards to ensure the maximum number of aircraft are available at all times to meet the flying schedule.

- Guides and motivates employees to streamline processes and design/create repairs for all assigned aircraft. Coordinates with aircraft engineers to determine the best solution to repair aircraft discrepancies.

- Participates with employees in the development of performance plans. Advises employees in advance of performance expectations and explains new work techniques as required.

- Creates an atmosphere of partnership with customers properly reflecting Maintenance Directorate policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILIITES

- Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.

- Basic knowledge of requisition, documentation, problem analyzation and troubleshooting of T-6, T-7, and T-38, and aircraft systems involved in the removal and reinstallation prior to and after machining, and welding of aircraft.

- Knowledge of technical orders, regulations, manuals, and coordinating with engineers to perform the 107 process for technical assistance.

- Extensive knowledge of T-6, T-7, and T-38 aircraft machinist and aircraft welding, and heat treating and process standard AMS-2750.

- Basic knowledge of requisition, documentation, problem analyzation and troubleshooting of T-6, T-7, and T-38, aircraft systems involved in the removal and reinstallation prior to and after machining and welding of aircraft.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.