About the Position: Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) mission statement: To receive, store, ship, produce, renovate and demilitarize conventional ammunition, missiles and related components to meet contingency requirements in support of the warfighter. This is a permanent position.

Duties

Perform welding processes, which require setup and programming of robotic and electron beam welders. Operate computer/numerically controlled welding equipment. 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.
• This position requires you to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment and annual physical examination.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License/Installation driving privileges.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) 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 without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes applying welds using flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions; setting up and adjusting equipment; and operates electric, diesel, or gasoline powered material handling equipment to move, stack, stow, load and unload materials - 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 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: Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling that may be done in awkward and cramped positions. Frequently handles objects weighing from 20 to 40 pounds in setting up work and equipment and in completing assignments. Incumbent seeks assistance from coworkers, operates lifts, or overhead hoist for items in excess of 40 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is done indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather; in areas that are noisy, dirty, and smokey. Welding involves exposure to fumes; infrared and ultraviolet radiation; heat and flying sparks; the glare of torches and heated materials; the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, and broken bones; and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. The majority of work is performed on concrete floors or as required on or in equipment being repaired. Subject to contamination from unusually hazardous agents and to potential explosions while welding equipment in designated hazard areas or locations. Dangerto self due to exposure to unusually hazard :

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W39ZAA CRANE ARMY AMMUNITION ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk