MACHINIST

United States Air Force

CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$39.58–$46.15 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aircraft Maintenance, Blueprints, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Computer Programming, Federal Government, Government Organizations, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Legal, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Mathematics, Military, Publications, Regulations, Reimbursement, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Security Monitoring, Technical Drawing, Technical Publications, Technical/Engineering Design, Top Secret Clearance, Training/Teaching, Welding, Work From Home
LOCATION
CO
POSTED
19 days ago

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MACHINIST

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MACHINIST, Position Description Number D1489000 and is part of the CO 140 MXG, National Guard.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools.

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MACHINIST, Position Description Number D1489000 and is part of the CO 140 MXG, National Guard.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools.

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/19/2026 to 06/18/2026

Salary $39.58 - $46.15 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 11

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Buckley AFB, CO

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

11

Job family (Series)

  • 3414 Machining

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CO-12957877-26-100-AF Control number 869975600

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Open to current and prior members of the Colorado Air National Guard.

Duties

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Performs all types of machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts, support equipment, tools, and assemblies. Lays out work, reads and interprets blueprints and technical publications, designs and draws working sketches, makes special tools, dies, jigs, and fixtures, performs production work of aircraft parts, and works to tolerances varying from .010 to .0005 inch. Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys such as cobalt, chrome, nickel, aluminum, magnesium, and titanium. Compares machine parts with drawings, technical orders, or specifications for conformance with established tolerances, fits, and surface finish. Conducts training of drill status guard (DSG) members assigned to the shop. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations and inspections, mobility, and command support exercises. May be required to be aircraft welder certified. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Membership in the Colorado Air National Guard.
  • Must hold the grade of E-1 thru E-5.
  • Submit all required documentation.
  • For positions requiring the operation for motor vehicle, candidates must have a valid state drivers license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
  • For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-1 - E-5

  1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.

  2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each specialized experience listed below. Resume must be two pages or less.

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  1. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.

  2. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.

You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include specialized experience in your resume.

Must have Specialized Experience in each of the following:

  • Experience or training performing the full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or CNC machine tools and their various attachments.
  • Experience or training in planning and lay out work from blueprints, worksheets and other drawings that may have missing or incorrect information.
  • Skill in applying shop mathematics in establishing needed dimensions, such as those required for chasing threads or machining angular surfaces; locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined.
  • Skill in programming machining operations, setting up and operating CNC machine tools.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced shop mathematics such as geometric and trigonometric formulas to make computation for laying out work, machining pieces at unusual or compound angles, determining gear ratios pitch, angles and other similar exact or precision dimension.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

  1. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Army National Guard, please contact (720) 250-1351.

  2. If you would like to inquire about joining the Colorado Air National Guard, please contact Recruiting Office Supervisor at 720-847-9423.

  3. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated).

  4. Be advised that if selected for a military technician position where membership in a reserve component is a condition of employment, your bonus may be terminated and may or may not be subject to recoupment. Questions pertaining to recoupment may be directed to the State Incentives manager at (720) 250-1337.

  5. AGR positions are not announced/applied for on USA Jobs. Contact your respective AGR offices for instructions on how to apply for AGR positions.

  6. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.)

  7. Unless stated otherwise: Must be fully qualified or able to obtain MOS/AFSC within one year hire if this position is listed as immaterial against NGB compatibility requirements. If there is a compatible, required, or restricted MOS/AFSC listed in this announcement - you will need that MOS/AFSC to qualify for the position. If this position requires specific ASVAB scores, please contact the selecting supervisor with any questions.

  8. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates.

  9. Unless stated otherwise: If this position is posted as an Indefinite Technician, it may be converted to Permanent without further competition. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding employment status.

  10. Per ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #10-39, mandatory Full Time Staff (FTS) training is required within a year of hire as a condition of employment in vacancy announcements for both Technician and Active Guard Reserve positions. Failure of new FTS personnel to complete NGB prescribed courses at PEC within the first year of employment may be cause for reassignment to other full-time positions or termination of their employment.

  11. Current COANG Technicians and AGRs hired for a position in which an MCR is required will remain in their current status unless/until the MCR is approved. In the event the MCR is not approved, they are accepting the position in their current status.

  12. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.

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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.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you are found to be a minimally qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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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.

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Required Documents

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Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review

REQUIRED:A current Resume that is two pages or less, providing name, military rank, and email

REQUIRED: Specialized experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format

REQUIRED: Your DD214 (if available) or Service School Certificate awarding your MOS/AFSC

REQUIRED: Transcripts if substituting for Specialized Experience (if applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12957877

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes must be two pages or less as required by the Merit Hiring Plan. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Paul Dokolasa

Phone (720) 847-9570 Email paul.dokolasa@us.af.mil Address CO 140 MXG

18860 E. Breckenridge Ave

Aurora, CO 80011

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review

REQUIRED:A current Resume that is two pages or less, providing name, military rank, and email

REQUIRED: Specialized experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format

REQUIRED: Your DD214 (if available) or Service School Certificate awarding your MOS/AFSC

REQUIRED: Transcripts if substituting for Specialized Experience (if applicable)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12957877

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. Resumes must be two pages or less as required by the Merit Hiring Plan. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Paul Dokolasa

Phone (720) 847-9570 Email paul.dokolasa@us.af.mil Address CO 140 MXG

18860 E. Breckenridge Ave

Aurora, CO 80011

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Paul Dokolasa

Phone (720) 847-9570 Email paul.dokolasa@us.af.mil Address CO 140 MXG

18860 E. Breckenridge Ave

Aurora, CO 80011

US

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MACHINIST, Position Description Number D1489000 and is part of the CO 140 MXG, National Guard.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

05/19/2026 to 06/18/2026

Salary $39.58 - $46.15 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 11

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Buckley AFB, CO

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted

Promotion potential

11

Job family (Series)

  • 3414 Machining

Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CO-12957877-26-100-AF Control number 869975600

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