Toolmaker

Summary This position is located at US Mint,Manufacturing Directorate - Philadelphia - Production Maintenance Division. As a Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the fabrication and repair of jigs, fixtures, special tooling, and blanking dies required in the machine shop and production operations. Duties As a/an Toolmaker, you will: -Fabricate jigs, fixtures, and special tooling, and constructs metal blanking dies. -Maintain carbide and tool steel dies for domestic and foreign coinage and medal dies-by repairing and regrinding -Set up and operate a variety of machine tools working to very close tolerances (i.e., turret and engine lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, external and internal cylindrical grinders, planners, shapers, drill presses, jig boring machines, horizontal boring machines, jig grinder, radial and bench drill presses and other related shop equipment) -Plan and lay out work according to blueprints, sketches, specifications, or samples to exact and very close tolerances (0.0001) -Heat treat tool steel items by hardening and tempering to specified hardness. -Use precision instruments such as optical comparator, vernier calipers, micrometers, Johannson blocks and dial bore gauges. Requirements Conditions of employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be able to work all shifts on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-12885439. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I have experience fabricating jigs and fixtures and overhauling and repairing die sets under normal direction of a supervisor. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision(screen-out),Operation of Machine Tools, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), Ability to Use Shop Drawings, Measurement and Layout. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Position involves standing, stooping, bending and reaching. Handles dies weighing approximately 200 pounds with hoists. Works in cramped quarters while repairing or studying problems of tools and dies. Subject to considerable eye strain due to extensive use of delicate instruments and magnifying glasses and the closeness of the work. AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Additional information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE, Local 1023. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, and competitive salaries. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. This includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes a pension and employer-matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for the birth and/or placement of a child with the employee. Eligibility, after 1 year of federal service, under Family Medical Leave for the serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member Reasonable accommodation program for those with a disability prior to, or after, joining our team. Religious accommodations Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for those experiencing a medical emergency. Public Transit Incentive/Parking Program Monetary and non-monetary award programs Onsite Gym Personal Protective Equipment provided at no cost to our employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more about Federal benefits programs by clicking on the link below. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.