About the Position: Serves as a working leader of 3 or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work.

Duties

Relay instructions received from supervisor, and starts work by assigning the immediate tasks. Identify metals and determines welding specification needed to complete the work. Prepare welding equipment to meet the assigned tasks. Work along with other workers, setting the pace. Determine the temperature range, amperage, voltage, gage pressure, and volume to ensure metal fusion. Utilize hand tools to include, a bench grinder, soldering iron, disc sander, hydraulic press, hand drill, drill press, air and electric impact wrench's, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Welder Leader without more than normal supervision. Welding a variety of metals and thicknesses using arc and gas welders. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools. Ability to work under the supervision of a Supervisor who issues instructions on work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Lead or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: The work requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling and sometimes working in cramped and awkward positions. Regularly lifts, carries and/or holds objects weighting from 20 to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifts objects weighting more than 50 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks. Utilizes available lifting and handling devices and equipment where possible. Requires good hand, eye, and foot coordination in the manipulation of gears, pedals and steering wheel of fork lift, motor vehicle, and other equipment operation. Working Conditions: Works primarily inside on concrete floor in a building which is ventilated and occasionally damp and drafty. Noise is disagreeable and difficult to talk above. Subject to serious burns which could result in loss of time beyond 5 days. Wears and utilizes required safety clothing and equipment such as shoes, goggles, apron, gloves, welding hood, ear plugs, etc. Clothing becomes soiled from dirt and grease.

Contacts

• Address EF-APF-W6YRAA LOG READINESS CTR FT CAVAZOS DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk