About the Position: This position is located at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC).

Duties

Perform welding processes, which require setup and programming of robotic and electron beam welders. Operate carbon arc equipment for cutting and/or gouging of material or weldments. Develop tapes/programs for production welding processes. Repair and fabricate all types of metal and alloy parts and equipment using electric, gas, inert shielded-gas and robotic welding processes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual physical examination

Qualifications

Position may be filled as a temporary promotion or detail NTE 12 months by a current permanent Army employee. Temporary promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Position may be made permanent without further competition. Employees are not eligible for a detail in the OCONUS area unless already residing in the same overseas area (foreign or non-foreign) as the position being filled. Employees currently located in OCONUS (foreign or non-foreign) are not eligible for a detail to a CONUS position. This position will be filled at the WG-10 or WG-11 level. If selected at the WG-10 level, noncompetitive promotion to the full performance level is authorized. 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. 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 without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally incudes: planning and work layout from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, shop orders and work orders; select and use a variety of manual and semi-automatic and robotic welding processes to make more difficult welds; assure welds meet very high standards while performing intricate weldments of unusual nature; and welding all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes and thickness. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, ability) in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT Moderate and heavy physical effort required most of the time in lifting and positioning heavy parts and material. Work is usually performed standing on concrete floors, or as required, to climb and/or crawl, on equipment being worked on. Works in awkward and cramped positions, also requiring bending, twisting, pushing and pulling, squatting, kneeling, walking, sitting, climbing, standing and lifting. Frequently lifts or carries objects weighing up to 60 pounds; and frequently, handles objects weighing in excess of 100 pounds; mechanical hoist, cranes and fork lifts are available for lifting and locating the heavier objects. WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside, usually in a welding booth, subject to electric shock, burns from molten metal, injury to eyes from welding fumes, infra-red and ultra-violet radiation and flying sparks, cuts bruises or broken bones when working with sharp and/or heavy objects. Constant exposure to dirt, grease fumes and noise, and discomfort when wearing protective clothing such as masks, aprons, gloves, and eye protection. Occasionally performs work outside, being exposed to existing weather conditions on equipment which is too large or cumbersome to bring inside.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W0K8AA ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk