About the Position: This position is located in the Logistics Division, Reynolds Army Health Clinic, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The duties of the position involve fabrication of prescription eyeglasses and other eyewear such as sunglasses, gas masks, inserts, etc. for both military and civilian personnel. The work consists of cutting, edging, and mounting lenses in frames.

Duties

Performs routine inspection and operating maintenance on eyeglass making equipment. Conducts final inspections to completed eyewear. Operates various styles of equipment such as lens measuring instruments, lens marker, automatic bevel edger, heat and chemical treaters, drop ball testers and small hand tools. Fabricates prescription eyeglasses and other eyewear such as sunglasses, gas masks, inserts, etc. Tests lenses for safety. Checks lens power with lens measuring unit, spots optical center, de-centers lenses according to prescriptions and stamps with a cutting line.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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) Prescription Eyeglass Maker~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks of a Prescription Eyeglass Maker. I have can operate optical equipment; calibrate edgers; and repair optical equipment. 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 SupervisionABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: The work requires standing, stooping, bending and reaching. Depending on daily assignment may sit or stand for extended periods of time. Close eye and hand coordination is required. The incumbent must frequently handle objects weighing up to 10 Pounds and occasionally objects weighing up to 65 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a well-lighted ventilated laboratory. Temperatures must be kept low because of heat producing equipment. Hands are subjected to minor cuts, bruises or abrasions and burns. May be required to wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas of the laboratory. The above working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet the criteria for environmental differential pay.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EK-APF-W2NVAA USA MEDDAC FT SILL - FORT SILL DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk