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U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Welding Worker in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with the Directorate of Industrial Operations. Responsibilities Set up welding machines to perform welds in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position depending on the process and requirements of the work. Perform inert gas shielded welding, i.e. MIG/TIG, in the repair, rebuild, or modification of bodies, chassis and parts of vehicle assemblies. Determine proper heat range necessary to weld, cut, bend and shape a variety of metals such as ballistic steel and aluminum, cast iron, cast steel, magnesium mild steel and stainless steel. Perform vehicle body repair work such as straightening metal structural and body parts. Perform overhead welding and brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting structural steel and other metals to prescribed dimensions. Fabricate less complex sheet metal items using equipment such as shears, band saws, box and pan brakes and drill presses. Select techniques, machines, materials, the jigs, fixtures and clamping devices required to assemble and set up the parts to be welded. Use Oxyacetylene equipment and/or Arc Welding and MIG, TIG processes to accomplish welding assignments. Interpret technical manuals, military standards, engineering change orders, prints, diagrams and blueprints etc. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Welding Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Experience Requirement: I have the ability to perform common Welding Worker duties. I can set up various welding equipment to perform welds in flat, horizontal and vertical positions on mild steel; Perform overhead welding and brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting structural steel and other metals to prescribe dimensions; Apply manual welding processes to weld parts made of commonly used metals. Plan and lay out the work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Work requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing and crawling. Works in cramped and awkward positions. Handles objects weighing up to and sometimes greater than 50 lbs. in setting up and performing work. Works indoors and outdoors, both in shop and TDY sites in varied weather. Work is usually performed on concrete floors or in equipment being repaired. Work areas may be dirty, noisy and smoky. Is exposed to a variety of potentially hazardous situations that are considered in evaluation of the job. Subject to discomfort from wearing protective equipment. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.