About This Position
THIS IS A TITLE 32 DUAL STATUS POSITION DUTY LOCATION: Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG), Groton, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1: All currently employed full-time permanent and indefinite personnel of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Area 2: All currently employed full-time temporary technician personnel and all current traditional members of the Connecticut Army National Guard.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training that has provided the candidate with a basic knowledge of machining processes. Must have the ability to use drill presses, shapers, planers and other types of associated machine tools. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 6, 12, or 18 months of specialized experience in the following: WG-05 REQUIRES 6 MONTHS: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use common hand tools and make repetitive repairs.
Experience demonstrating basic knowledge of the type of work performed by the occupational series. Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the simpler and routine duties of the trade. WG-08 REQUIRES 12 MONTHS: Experience or training performing machining operations on conventional and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine tools to include aligning parts.
Experience, education or training in the use of measuring instruments such as scales, micrometers, vernier calipers, height gages and various standard or preset snap, plug or ring gages. Experience demonstrating the ability to follow detailed oral or written instructions. WG-10 REQUIRES 18 MONTHS: 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. Experience demonstrating the 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. Experience demonstrating the skill in programming machining operations, setting up and operating CNC machine tools.
Experience demonstrating 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge and skill in performing the full range of machining operations on most types of conventional or computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools and their various attachments. Knowledge of various metals and other materials; be able to plan and layout work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings; have skill in determining work procedures, machine, tools, and equipment to use; have knowledge of mathematics related to machinist work; have skill in manufacturing entire items; and skill in using many types of precision instruments and equipment related to the machinist trade.
Skill in planning and laying out work from blueprints, work sheets, and drawings that have missing or incorrect information. Skill in determining work procedures, machine tools, equipment, and attachments to be used; proper type and size of raw stock; sequence of machining operations; and the speeds and feeds necessary to attain the required finishes and tolerances. Knowledge of trade mathematics including plane geometry and the use of trigonometric functions, and machinist handbook formulas in establishing needed dimensions, such as those required for chasing threads or machining angular surfaces; locating and marking surfaces and angles to be machined, locating reference points, or performing other layout work necessary to facilitate accurate job setups on a variety of conventional and/or CNC machine tools.
Skill in manufacturing an entire item, carrying out machining operations necessary for completion, and performing precision handwork such as filing, scraping and lapping to fit, assembling, and finishing machined parts. Skill in using many types of precision instruments and equipment such as vernier calipers, height gages, squares, protractors, inside, outside, and depth micrometers, surface gages, vee blocks, parallel bars, gage blocks, dial indicators, optical and mechanical comparators, and "go" and "no -go" thread, ring, bore, and plug gages to attain accurate dimensions and maintain tolerances. Knowledge of a wide range of manual welding processes involving oxyacetylene, oxyhydrogen, and other industrial gases, as well as applying knowledge of various manual arc-welding processes.
COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENT: All applications will be considered regardless of Branch/AOC/FA/MOS. Incumbent will be required to be assigned to compatible military position within 1 year of selection. The selected individual may be required to attend formal technician school training.
MILITARY GRADE (Prior to Appointment): Enlisted: E-1 through E-7 UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT: Any aviation unit within state SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: This position is covered by the medical monitoring program. Individual selected must undergo a preemployment physical examination prior to appointment.
This position requires a security clearance (secret) which the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: Individual selected at a lower level will be issued a Statement of Difference.
Predicated upon qualifications, individual could be hired at the WG-10 grade. An individual selected for this position at the lower grade will progressively be advanced to WG-10 upon achievement of required qualifications without further competition. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Training at the National Guard Professional Education Center (NGPEC) is a mandatory condition of employment, subject to availability of resources.
NGB prescribed courses at NGPEC must be completed within 6 months of assignment to this position. Failure to complete course(s) may result in reassignment or termination of full-time employment unless extenuating circumstances preclude course attendance.
Major Duties
This position is located within TASMG Projects and may be extended or terminated at the discretion of the TASMG Commander. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to accomplish a variety of machinist and welding tasks in support of the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG). The majority of the machinist duties relate to the fabrication of tools and special equipment otherwise not available.
The welding is primarily for maintenance of ground support equipment, fabrication of tools and special equipment, and repair of equipment such as gear box support castings, combustor housings, rocket launcher racks, missile racks, engine mount assembly repair, etc. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Connecticut Army National Guard.
The major duties include, but are not limited to: Operates a variety of shop machines, including the engine lathe, milling machine, radial or sensitive drill press, grinding machine, bench lathe, bench grinder, shaper, planner, saws, horizontal and vertical boring mill, and jig boring machine. Interprets blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications. Manufactures, repairs, tests, inspects, and reworks metal devices and parts used with and on aircraft and related aircraft maintenance equipment.
Maintains equipment in both machine shop and welding shop. Determines requirements for work procedures, types of machines and equipment, and proper types of metal for application. 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.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires standing, bending, stooping, and reaching; frequently handles, lifts, and carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
Education
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Please ensure you follow all instructions carefully. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
Applicant must ensure resume and any other required supporting documentation clearly portrays that s/he meets the required experience level for the position. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Additional Information
Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid. To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O.14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Under 32 U.S.C. 709, Veterans Preference does NOT apply. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (incentives). In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your serving incentive manager (CTARNG-G1 or CTANG-Retention Office) prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent position where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment as long as you have served at least 6 months of the bonus contract following receipt of the initial bonus payment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 07/08/2026 on to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Resume showing relevant experience Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)