Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT/METAL WORKING MECHANIC, WG-5301-10, is to perform metal work in the manufacture, repair, and assembly of various metals and alloy parts, and overhead doors and cranes systems to include industrial equipment maintenance and operation, welding, and sheet metal fabrication. DUTY TITLE: Doors and Cranes Journeyman

Duties

Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, specifications, and work orders. Install, maintain, and repair a variety of facility systems and equipment such as, monorails, hoists, electrically operated hangar doors, electric cable doors, and overhead cranes. Use a variety of welding processes such as oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, metal spray arc, and spot and stud welding to join all types of common metals and alloys. Develop patterns, cut, form, join, assemble, and install sheet metal items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes. Perform preventive maintenance services.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR) certification.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The work requires the employee to drive a government vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. May be required to obtain a California Commercial Driver's License.
• Position requires a certificate of competence issued by the American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Welding Society (AWS ) for specific welding processes.
• The employee will be required to work in emergency situations.
• Will be required lo train/guide lower graded (or other trades) civilian employees.
• Will be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous material.
• Flight line Driving/Testing is required.
• May be required to participate in mobility exercises.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Trouble shooting PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMAND: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing;? climbing up and down laddes and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions , while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while welding and using hand and powered tools. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 5o pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance. NOTE: A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL IS REQUIRED. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside and is subject to noise, dirt, grease, smoke and vibration from shop machines. When working outside is subject to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Is exposed to fumes, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches, ultraviolet radiation and heated materials. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation. Required to wear protective clothing, safety glasses, flash shield, gloves and other items as required.

Contacts

• Address Edwards AFB 5 N Seller Avenue Bldg 3000, Rm 120 Edwards AFB, CA 93524 US
• Name: Edwards AFB DP2YHE
• Phone: (801) 586-4677
• Email: [email protected]