Department of the Army - Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility located in Watervliet, New York. Watervliet Arsenal empowers transitioning service members to leverage their military experience towards fulfilling meaningful careers at the arsenal. Participants gain hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned arsenal personnel, tailored to their interests, experience, and career goals. Federal career opportunities range within the areas of manufacturing, maintenance, quality, logistics, information technology, emergency services, and resource management. Discover the rewards of a federal career while serving your country in a new way.
Machine Tool Operators 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. Typically operates a specific type of machine tool, or closely related machines with similar spindle and table movements; uses comparable speed and feed controls; requires the same type of cutting tools; or that perform essentially the same machining operation. Assures safety requirements and housekeeping rules are followed and that personal protective equipment is properly used. SkillBridge employment skills training is designed to provide foundational experience relevant to a Machine Tool Operator WG-3414-06 position, and to develop skills aligned with current and anticipated needs within our machining operations.Notes: PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping. In addition, the work requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds with assistance from other workers or lifting devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside in areas that are usually noisy and dirty, and where there is a constant danger to the skin and eyes from flying metal chips and abrasive particles; skin irritation from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds; danger to fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from cutting tools, grinding wheels, rotating pieces, and moving parts of machines.
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- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 61 - 90 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
Department of the Army - Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility located in Watervliet, New York. Watervliet Arsenal empowers transitioning service members to leverage their military experience towards fulfilling…
Department of the Army - Watervliet Arsenal - Employment Skills Training
Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned and operated manufacturing facility located in Watervliet, New York. Watervliet Arsenal empowers transitioning service members to leverage their military experience towards fulfilling…