Job opening: ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC
Salary: $66 742 - 78 054 per year
Published at: Sep 06 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control.
Duties
-Plans and lays out work from electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and
technical orders.
-Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of
highly complex electronic systems, components, and/or subassemblies.
-Installs, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, and/or modifies electronically controlled industrial systems,
components, and/or subassemblies.
-Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly,
and calibration.
-Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and
maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends,
and/or holidays.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
- The employee may be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft.
- Shift work may be required.
- Emergency overtime may be required.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver?s license is required
for the position.
- The work may require the employee to operate (with proper training) specialized vehicles, such as motorized
maintenance platforms, "High Reaches" or other types of lifts.
- Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
- This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
- Will be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: See Physical Effort below.
- This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
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-2600, Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group. 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 the 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:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems
complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices; knowledge of electronic theory and circuits
and basic logic circuits for power, timing, and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, and similar
devices; knowledge of Boolean algebra to construct truth tables and logic equations for analysis of logic circuits;
and knowledge of related electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
2. Knowledge of safety, environmental, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
4. Skill in troubleshooting electronic problems on large projects and applying test procedures; and in the use of
hand and power tools of the electronics trade to include a variety of electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test
and measurement equipment.
5. Ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, and install complete electronic systems.
6. Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data, such as schematics, diagrams, and technical orders
relating to the electronics trade
Physical Effort
Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items
weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is
usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing,
walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Occasionally, climbing and working in high places
may be required.
Working Conditions
Work is usually performed inside in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. When equipment is fixed in place it
is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc.
Mechanics are subject to injuries, such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical
energy or soldering irons. The mechanic may be required to work in cramped positions or in close proximity to
energized or operating machinery.
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Dover AFB
520 Main Gate Way
Dover AFB, DE 19902
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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