Title 32 Machinist WG-3414-11

Department of the Air Force

Martinsburg, West Virginia Full-time $45 – $52 Closes Jul 18, 2026

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician 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 state and your community!

Duties

  • This position is located in the Aircraft Metals Technology Shop, Fabrication Section of the Field Maintenance Branch at the167th.
  • Performs machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools.
  • Performs all types of machining operations to manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts, support equipment, tools, and assemblies.
  • Fabricates local manufactured items required for aircraft components.
  • Work includes bending, cutting, forming, casting, cleaning, molding, welding, sawing, machining, and assembling.
  • 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 .0l0 to .0005 inch.
  • Troubleshoots difficult metal machining designs and fabrication problems.
  • Plans work, taking into consideration the type and numbers of machining/welding operations, machines to be used, and type of set-ups and methods of production such as cutting, milling, grinding, welding, and polishing.
  • Performs shop calculations such as determination of peripheral cutting speeds and settings.
  • Determines metal identity and characteristics by subjecting metals to spark, acid, fire, magnetic, alkaline, heat, quench, and fracture tests.
  • Tests specimens for predetermined requirements of tensile, bend, shear, and impact strength using materials testing machines.
  • Welds ferrous and non-ferrous metals and alloys such as Stainless Steel, 4130 Chrome, Inconel, Aluminum and Titanium.
  • Welds butt, lap, tee, and corner joints in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead working positions.
  • Welds metals and alloys by shielded gas welding (Heli-arc), metallic arc, oxyacetylene, and resistance welding processes.
  • Heat treats metal parts as required.
  • Compares machine parts with drawings, technical orders, or specifications for conformance with established tolerances, fits, and surface finish.
  • Makes precision measurements using micrometer, vernier calipers, dial indicators, and gauges at various dimensions.
  • Inspects tapered surfaces for variations by applying bearing blue and using surface plate.
  • Determines reparability of damaged machine parts, tools, and aircraft components.
  • Tests metals using Rockwell or Brinell hardness testing methods.
  • 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 perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting, aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty, security guard, snow removal, munitions loading and handling, heavy equipment operator, maintenance of facilities and equipment, or serve as a member of a team to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
  • May be required to be aircraft welder certified.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Required Documents

This position requires a complete application package. This usually includes your resume and any documents named in the official announcement, such as transcripts, an Sf-50, or a Dd-214 where applicable. Review the announcement for the exact list before applying.

About this role

The Title 32 Machinist Wg-3414-11 position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician excepted service position. The role pays $44.69 to $52.14 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves performing machining operations and welding to accomplish the manufacture and repair of aircraft components, tools, equipment, parts, and special tools. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what the federal skilled trades experience this Title 32 Machinist Wg-3414-11 position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Title 32 Machinist Wg-3414-11 position with the Department of the Air Force in Martinsburg, West Virginia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $44.69 to $52.14 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 18, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Full-time
Location Martinsburg, West Virginia
Salary $45 – $52
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 18, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID WV-12989029-AF-26-088
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