Incumbent has a basic knowledge of sewing machine operation. They do sewing involving minor alinements and positioning of material or mending of utility organization items such as hospital pajamas, blankets, linens. canvas pouches, and fatigue clothes where usefulness of the item Is more important than the appearance.

Duties

- Basting edges with basting machine: - Using button sewing machine to sew buttons on marked locations; - Binding strai1ht ed1es of material; - Turning material under and sewing straight hem in small items such as pockets or upper edge of cuff for garments - Hemming press covers; - Taking In seam allowance by sewing straisht edges of pillow cases - Using bartacklng machine to Install labels or tack finished parts. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Sewing Machine Operator/PD675-06649-O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/18/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Operators sit for Ions periods with contlnual" movement of hands, arms, and fingers in placing Items In position and sewing. They handle lightweight Items up to 5 kilograms (10 pounds) continually, and occasionally they handle items up to 14 kilograms (30 pounds).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Miguel Viera-Rodriguez
• Phone: 787-641-7582
• Email: [email protected]