The Employee shall provide support to NSWC PC for the Structural shop. In general, the level of capability required will be comparable to the WG 3414-10 journeyman level machinist/water jet operator. This functional area includes direct support in performing water jet services. Support in this area will include numerous tasks dissimilar in nature but have in common water jet machining of metallic and non-metallic materials/components to make completed assemblies per blueprints in accordance with assigned print tolerances.

• These tasks include direct support in performing water jet machining support, such as but not limited to; gathering required materials, blueprint reading, laying out parts to include computer aided drafting of parts, ability to use precision measuring devices, and determining what other equipment is necessary to complete the task.
• The incumbent must be familiar with standard CAD practices, be able to read blueprints, calculate complex layout formulas using shop mathematics to include trigonometry, and have a working knowledge of geometric dimension and tolerances.
• Typical duties required for water jet operation include, but are not limited to: gathering required materials, loading raw materials, calculating bend allowances, transferring dimensions from a paper drawing into Omax computer graphics software, programming the water jet machine, cutting materials to required dimensions, checking finished dimensions, deburring parts, and forwarding parts to subsequent shops to facilitate further machining or assembly.
• The OMAX water jet machine will be accessible for the job tasking requirements. The Contractor shall be required to assist with shop clean up and is responsible for assuring general shop cleanliness standards in his/her assigned work area.
• The incumbent shall become familiar with the DOD, Navy, and local NSWC PC policies and procedures for performing the work detailed below.
• The incumbent shall be required to obtain qualifications to operate the 5-ton overhead crane per NAVFAC P-307, CAT III instructions.

• 5 years of experience operating and programming OMAX or similar water jet machines.
• High school diploma.
• The incumbent must be familiar with standard CAD practices, be able to read blueprints, calculate complex layout formulas using shop mathematics to include trigonometry, and have a working knowledge of geometric dimension and tolerances.
• Interim Secret clearance needed to start employment and must maintain Secret clearance.

Equipment and Applications.

• The OMAX water jet machine
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clarence.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.