About the Position: This is a Sewing Machine Operator, WG-3111-04, Position with the U.S. Military Academy, Located at West Point, NY.

Duties

Use specialized sewing machines to create buttonhole, eyelet, bar tack, over edge, cylinder and chain stitch. On a required basis, other duties may be occasionally performed such as hand sewing, alterations or repairs. Identify completed garments according to size and lot and apply bar coding tickets. Fold, bundle, or box completed garments. Operate a standard high-speed industrial sewing machine. Work with different types of fabrics and/or clothing materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

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) Sewing Maching Operator~ without more than normal supervision. 1). Operation of high-speed industrial sewing machines in the manufacture of items; 2). Align and position materials to perform straight or curved edge stitching; 3). Operate machines used for lock stitching, bar tacking, zigzag stitching, and button sewing; 4). Perform hand sewing. - 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 Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Sits and/or stands for long periods of time with continued movement of hands, arms and fingers in placing items in position for sewing, ticketing or pressing. Handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are relatively heavy and bulky. WORKING CONDITIONS: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches, burns and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools and pressing equipment. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Also, operators are subject to noise from sewing machines.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BR-APF-W6X1AA LOG READINESS CTR, USMA WEST POINT DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk