This position is a Coin Manufacturer located at the United States Mint Philadelphia, in the Coining Division. This description describes duties and responsibilities for a variety of processes used in the making of circulated coins. Includes such skills as in-depth troubleshooting and repair techniques, inspection, loading and maintenance operations in the production of coins, die setting, stamping, die control, laboring and the use of other equipment and machines.

Duties

This position is part of an upward mobility career ladder program starting as a Coin Manufacturer and developing into a Production Machinery Mechanic at the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The program develops employees to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the varied duties related to the manufacturing of coins, eventually developing into a Production Machinery Mechanic capable of repairing and maintaining the machinery required to manufacture coins. The following are the duties of this position at the WG-10. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Have the knowledge, skill, and ability to disassemble, repair, rebuild, modify, and adjust or manufacture component parts for automated feed systems, mills, clutch assemblies, feed conveyors, sensors and actuators (electronic and hydraulic), adjust safety devices including door interlocks as necessary using hand tools, grinders, drill presses and other shop tools as necessary. Perform fine adjustments that are required but are not limited to: adjusting the stroke, push off, timing and indexing and adjusting the mills and end mills to within tolerances of (.0001). Install power sources on standalone conveyor modules and maintains the hydraulically controlled torque wrenches (this includes Replacing worn gaskets and parts, hydraulic lines, adjusting the PSI, changing different heads for different setups. Recognize defective coins to avoid public distribution and detect improperly functioning equipment to prevent damage to equipment or coins is imperative.

Requirements

Qualifications

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 24-MINT-45. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Incumbent frequently works with objects weighing up to 60 pounds and on an occasional basis in excess of 100 pounds however, moving equipment will be available. Required to push, pull, reach, walk, stoop, stand, kneel, bend, carrying of parts, supplies, coins, blanks, trays, packages, tools, etc. Work requires dexterity, mental alertness, agility, and coordination of movement in order to operate the equipment properly and to prevent errors. Must be able to work in cramped quarters/positions for sustained periods of time and must have sufficient eyesight to do close work and endurance, hand/eye coordination is required to keep pace with the operation of machines and controls. Operates a forklift. Work requires sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods of time. AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Provide Production Support Services, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Provide Production Support Services(screen-out),Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc.

Contacts

• Address Philadelphia Mint-MANUFACTURING DEPT/Plant Mgr PA/ OFFICE OF ADMIN PA/Numismatic Div Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]