You will serve as a RUBBER WORKER in the Production Trades Division, Industrial Execution Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The Rubber Worker performs one or more specified operations as well as a variety of general operations in the repair and manufacture of rubber, plastic and fiberglass aircraft structures.

Duties

You will dissemble, modify and manufacture bulk rubber which meets desired characteristics by measuring and compounding natural and synthetic rubber, pigments and other materials of aircraft. You will layout work following blueprints, sketches, engineering directive and other technical instructions, develop patterns, templates and make complicated cutting layouts. You will comply with instructions for weighing and mixing ingredients to manufacture rubber. You will determine the materials and equipment needed to complete rubber work assignments.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination
• Incumbent may be required to lift unassisted up to forty pounds. Must be able to stoop, bend, crouch, walk and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Incumbent may be required to work on stands or platforms above ground level. Must be able to work in, on and around aircraft. Work requires normal or corrective vision.
• Incumbent may be exposed to the hazards of working around and with moving machinery including aircraft being ground tested. Is exposed to hazards of toxicity encountered in working with adhesives, solvents and thinners.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be work in areas where ear, eye, foot or other hazards exists.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION A. Have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including 1) Following blueprints, sketches, engineering devices and other technical instructions; 2) Dissembling, modifying, and manufacturing bulk rubber which meets desired characteristics by measuring and compounding natural and synthetic rubber, pigments and other materials of aircraft such as wing panels, tail sections, components fiberglass by reforming, patching or replacing parts; 3) Measuring, weighing and mixing a variety of adhesives, epoxy, accelerators and bonding agents; 4) Manufacturing molded or extruded parts using equipment such as extruders, presses and injection machines; 5) Measuring and testing rubber products with calipers, micrometers and shore durometers. B. Have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including 1) Following blueprints, sketches and other technical instructions; 2) Dissembling, modifying, and manufacturing bulk rubber which meets desired characteristics by measuring and compounding natural and synthetic rubber, pigments and other materials of aircraft such as wing panels, tail sections, components fiberglass by reforming, patching or replacing parts; 3) Measuring, weighing and mixing a variety of adhesives, epoxy, accelerators and bonding agents; 4) Measuring and testing rubber products with calipers, micrometers and shore durometers. C. Have the ability to perform common tasks including 1) Following blueprints, sketches and other technical instructions; 2) Dissembling, modifying, and manufacturing bulk rubber which meets desired characteristics by measuring and compounding natural and synthetic rubber, pigments and other materials of aircraft such as wing panels, tail sections, components fiberglass by reforming, patching or replacing parts; 3) Measuring, weighing and mixing a variety of adhesives, epoxy, accelerators and bonding agents. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.

Contacts

• Address FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]