Job opening: FABRIC WORKER (TITLE 32)

Salary: $18 - 29 per hour

Published at: Jul 11 2023

Employment Type: Full-time

This National Guard position is for a FABRIC WORKER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1210000 and is part of the FL SMO, National Guard.

Duties

As a Fabric Worker, WG-3105-05/07/09, you will fabricate canvas covers, tarpaulins, and other canvas and leather items that are difficult to plan, lay out, construct, and fit because of figure irregularities, uncommon shapes and sizes, unusual designs, or intricately constructed parts; repair or replace upholstery on tactical, commercial, and combat vehicles and equipment; examine vehicle to determine extent of repair; replace hardware on canvas and webbing; repair worn or damaged leather equipment and attachments; hand sew leather-using saddler's stitch or running stitch; using tools such as stitch maker, awl, fid, and needles; machine sew items made of soft leather; fasten pieces of leather together and joins edges for desired appearance; finish edges and surface of leather to include replacing missing or damaged buckles. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves standing at worktables to measure, mark, and cut materials. Sits for long periods while operating sewing machines or doing hand sewing. Requires a considerable amount of stooping, bending, and kneeling. Continually uses arms, hands, and fingers to pull and position materials, sew, and use tools such as shears and electric knives. Occasionally works in cramped areas, on ladders, on scaffolds, and overhead. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up to 30 pounds; or may handle items that are consistently heavier and bulkier. Frequently lifts and carries items that weigh up 50 pounds and occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in shops or other enclosed areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Work may be performed outside. Subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, scratches, and other minor injuries or irritations from handling sharp tools and materials treated with special finishes. May be subject to dust and lint from fabrics and fumes and to odors from glues, preservatives, and cleaners. Subject to noise from sewing machines. Works on ladders and scaffolds when hanging or installing completed items. May wear or use protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, respirators, and machine guards.

Requirements

APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
Security Clearance requirements are determined by position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service "under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709", and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. First consideration will be given to Category 1. PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard. FLARNG BUS Code NG5022: This position is "included" in the bargaining unit and eligible for labor organization representation. The current exclusive representative is The Association of Civilian Technicians, Chapter 87 and the President is Mr. Michael Ortmayer at [email protected] or (904) 573-2300 ext 1023. MILITARY GRADES: Warrant Officer/Enlisted: CW2 and below RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE: May be paid to the candidate who is "newly appointed" into this federal government position. The bonus will NTE $7,000. Payment will be a lump sum payment at the beginning of employment. Candidate must agree in writing to remain in this position for a minimum of 12 months, and if they vacate that position for another technician, AGR or active-duty service position within the initial 12-month period, the Incentive may be recouped. Current onboard technicians, if selected, are not eligible for this bonus. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to take measurements, make patterns and layouts, mark, cut, fit and sew or cement parts together, using hand or power tools and equipment and knowledge of fabrics and constructions methods. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-05- You must have at least 6 months of experience or training which demonstrates an applicant's ability to learn procedures used to repair, modify, alter or make fabric equipment, clothing or other articles. Experience which required the use of common hand tools such as screw drivers, pliers, awls, scissors and shears, to perform simple tasks. Experience in selecting materials and using simple arithmetic to figure yardage of fabric needed. Experience in following written instructions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-07- Youmust have at least 12 months of experience or training which demonstrates the ability to read and interpret designs and blueprints and the skills to sketch patterns. Experience which demonstrates the skills in making and cutting out simple patterns; sewing patterns together, punching holes and attaching hardware to various types of fabric. Experience applying mathematical principles such as those used in the calculation and measurement of fabric. Experience inspecting items and determining the amount and type of fabric needed for the repair. Experience operating, repairing, and maintaining sewing machines, punch presses and other related equipment. Experience using a variety of hand and power tools and measuring devices such as flexible measuring tapes, straight and curved rules, protractors, compasses, dividers, squares, patterns and templates. PECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-09- You must have at least 18 months of experience or training reading and interpreting designs and blueprints, technical manuals, and prints, and drawing individual patterns, making alterations or adjustments to difficult patterns. Experience computing dimensions, lay out circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes. Experience planning, laying out, altering and constructing different, new or one-of-a-kind items. Experience applying mathematical principles such those used in the calculation and measurement of fabric. Experience operating, repairing, and maintaining sewing machines, punch presses and other related equipment. Experience using a variety of hand and power tools and measuring devices such as flexible measuring tapes, straight and curved rules, protractors, compasses, dividers, squares, patterns and templates. MULTIPLE LEVEL RECRUITMENT: This position is being advertised using multiple level recruitment to allow for consideration of applicants with the basic skills necessary to develop to the full journeyman level of the position. If a less than fully qualified applicant is selected, incumbent may be trained and developed until proficiency is gained to full journeyman level. If less than fully qualified individual is selected for this position, the position has potential to Grade WG09. STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCE: The purpose of this position is to provide on-the-job experience for the purpose of qualifying for the target grade level described in the position description. Work assignments are selected to provide training and experience in this occupation. The incumbent is required to obtain increased knowledge and skill in the duties of the position at the target grade level. Promotion to the full journeyman level position is not automatic with the completion of the time in grade requirements, but rather it is contingent upon the assignments and performance of full journeyman level duties on a regular and recurring basis.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.