Job Description
The Department of the Navy is hiring a Machinist Supervisor I to oversee machining operations at Point Loma Complex in San Diego, California.
In this WS-10 supervisory role, you will lead a team using conventional and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools to repair and manufacture parts from raw stock.
You will determine work procedures, select machine tools and attachments, and set speeds and feeds to achieve required finishes and tolerances. Work is performed from blueprints, sketches, work orders, or models.
You will also establish dimensions, chase threads, machine angular surfaces, and perform layout work for setups on conventional or CNC equipment.
This position requires adapting equipment for unusual machining processes, using special or improvised tools and fixtures to machine curved surfaces requiring feeds in different planes simultaneously.
Materials include aluminum, brass, bronze, high carbon and alloy steels, chrome, nickel, titanium, molybdenum, super alloys, nylon, rubber, plastics, and Teflon. The role is full-time with a closing date of October 13, 2026. Applicants must be U.S.
Citizens and able to obtain a security clearance.
Salary & Compensation
Estimated market salary: $98,000 - $124,000 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for the Machinist Supervisor I position (WS-10), you must demonstrate through experience and training the ability to lead or supervise. This is a screen-out element: applicants who do not receive at least two points on this element will be found ineligible.
- Ability to lead or supervise (screen-out element).
- Experience using conventional and CNC machine tools and attachments.
- Knowledge of machining operations on various metals and materials.
- Skill in reading blueprints, sketches, and work orders.
- Ability to determine work procedures, machine tools, and attachments.
- Experience with layout work, dimensioning, and threading.
- Quality of experience is emphasized over length of time.
Role Responsibilities
Supervise machinists in repair and manufacture of parts from raw stock.
- Select and set up conventional and CNC machine tools and attachments.
- Determine speeds, feeds, and sequence of machining operations.
- Work from blueprints, sketches, work orders, or models.
- Perform layout work, locate reference points, and mark surfaces.
- Adapt equipment for unusual machining processes and surface configurations.
- Machine a variety of materials including alloys, plastics, and composites.
- Ensure work meets required finishes and tolerances.
How to Apply
Log in to your USAJOBS account (or create one at usajobs.gov).
- Open the announcement and complete the online application package: a resume (max 2 pages), the assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents.
- Ensure your resume includes employer name, start/end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week if less than full-time, and pay plan/series/grade for federal experience.
- Submit your complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on October 13,
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Check your application status in USAJOBS under Application Status.
Additional Information
This position requires U.S. citizenship.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Pre-employment physical examination and drug test (including marijuana) may be required.
- You may be required to wear personal protective equipment and work in areas with hazardous materials.
- Work may involve uncommon tours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote sites, may be required.
- New employees must enroll in direct deposit and pass E-Verify.
About Company
The Department of the Navy is a federal agency responsible for naval operations and national defense. It operates shipyards and maintenance facilities across the United States, including the Point Loma Complex in San Diego. This position supports the Navy's mission by ensuring the readiness of naval vessels through skilled machining and supervision. Working here offers stability, federal benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to national security. Department of the Navy
- Agency Wide is named as the hiring organisation for the MACHINIST SUPERVISOR I post.