About the Position: This position is located at the Logistics Readiness Center (LRC), U.S. Military Academy, West Point. Located in the scenic Hudson River valley, only 50 miles from New York City, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year academic institution, a nationally-renowned historic site, and the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. The undergraduates, known as cadets, are commissioned as officers in the US Army upon graduation.

Duties

Operate standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to perform operations in the manufacture of garments to include, but not limited to, dress coats and overcoats. Operate specialized machines such as blind stitch, edge baster, felling, cylinder, bartack, button hole, and the highly specialized blind stitch embroidery machine, attaching silk cord ornamentation to the full dress coat. Mark curved sections of design using a stencil prior to blind stitching and bartack finished ends of cord by hand sewing to the interlining of the coat. Perform non-sewing functions such as marking and trimming.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

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) Sewing Machine Operator~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Sewing Machine Operator duties. I can (1) operate standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to make, fit, and/or alter clothing items; (2) operate specialized machines such as blind stitch, edge baster, felling, cylinder, bartack, button hole, and/or highly specialized blind stitch embroidery machine; and (3) perform fittings and/or markings for alteration determinations. 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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Sits for long periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers in placing items in position for sewing. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky. WORKING CONDITIONS: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches, and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Also subject to noise from sewing machines.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W6X1AA LOG READINESS CTR, USMA WEST POINT DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk