Machine Tool Operator

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Watervliet Arsenal – Industrial Operations and Production Directorate

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) FACILITIES AND IS OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS.

Position Opens: April 08, 2026 Position Closes: April 22, 2026

Term Position for: Machine Tool Operator WG-3414-06 Full Performance Level WG-3414-08

This is a TERM appointment NTE 4 years and may be extended for up to a total of 8 years.

Salary Range: $25.12 – $29.30 per hour with growth potential to $33.64

Watervliet Arsenal is growing and we are recruiting for motivated, skilled trade professionals to join Team Watervliet. We offer excellent benefits.

Note: When applying, please limit your resume to 2 pages. Additionally, be sure to have dates of employment and detailed sets of duties listed under each employer you have worked for on your resume.

Duties: Operate one or more conventional or computer numerical control (CNC) machines to perform a specific machining operation in the machining of castings, forgings, or other raw stocks made of various metals, metal alloys, and other materials. On a conventional machine, control the machine feeds and speeds, change, and use different cutting tools for successive operations, and make minor changes in machine settings to maintain sizes or shape of the work piece. On a CNC machine, operate in the automatic mode utilizing the feeds and speeds programmed. Make minor adjustments and compensations for tool and work piece size differences, as well as tool changes. Ensure that dimensions meet those prescribed by blueprints, sketches, or other instructions using standard measuring instruments.

Qualifications: Your resume must reflect experience which shows your ability to do the work of a Machine Tool Operator without more than normal supervision which includes; 1) Operating machines and/or mechanical equipment; 2) Use of basic measuring instruments to check accuracy of dimensions; 3) Follow written instructions and/or sketches to ensure accuracy of a product.

Requirements for Position:

· Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a complete background investigation.

· This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical and annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of this position.

· Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.

· This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evening, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

· This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

· Work requires standing, stooping, bending, and reaching. Incumbent will frequently handle, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift items weighing in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

· Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.

· Selective Service Registration

· Proof of US Citizenship

· Direct Deposit of Pay

Other benefits include both a Federal Pension and a Thrift Savings Plan (a 401k-style investment plan with up to 5% employer matching.) Access to a free 24/7 on-site gym, discounted travel, vacation and event tickets, free parking and discounted rentals for camping, party rentals, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.12 - $29.30 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29