Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to To plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies and to perform welding work.

Duties

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities. Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes. Welds commonly used metals in connection with the construction and restoration of sheet metal products. Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations. Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes,Rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• Observes safety, security, good housekeeping, fire prevention, and FOD rules, regulations, practices and policies.
• Maybe required lo train and/or guide lower graded employees.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license will be required for the position.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/operating scissors or ariel boom lift.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C located here. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of equipment, structure, materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging). Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Layout and pattern development (includes geometric projection and triangulation). Ability to use hand tools, power tools, etc., for metal work Dexterity (assembly, disassembly, reassembly, etc.) PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Weight lifted seldom. exceeds 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside and is subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines. When working outside is subject to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]