This position is located at US Mint,San Francisco Mint - MANUF DEPT/Plant Mgr CA/PROD DIV CA/COINING SEC/DIE POLISHING BR. As a BUFFER AND POLISHER, you will set up, operate, and maintain computer-controlled polishing machines, computer-controlled laser etching machines, computer-controlled ultrasonic cleansing machines, and computer-controlled physical vapor deposition (PVD) machines to transform raw dies to proof-set dies intended for single- or two-toned coins of a gem-like quality.

Duties

As a BUFFER AND POLISHER, you will: Perform hand-operated buffers and polishers to achieve a level of detail and perfection that cannot be achieved solely using computer-controlled equipment. Determine enhancements required to produce proof-set dies that conform to rigorous quality standards across denominations and coin sets. Operate laser engraving machine to apply a frosted appearance to hub images (lettering and artwork) on dies. Operate Teer Coatings PVD system to apply a coating of chromium atoms to dies. Evaluate dies, select appropriate cleaning solutions and methods of application, and clean dies for inspection; inspections are performed using stereoscopes, 7x loupes, and magnifying lenses. Work with other department to remove coin-stamping surfaces from dies, verify with the Mint Police that each die has been defaced, and then coordinate with the Inventory Management Division to ensure that die is properly tracked in inventory system.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-MINT-211-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. 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. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Dexterity and Safety, Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Francisco Mint - MANUF DEPT/Plant Mgr CA/PROD DIV CA/COINING SEC/DIE POLISHING BR Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]