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Duties

Operate standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to perform operations in the manufacture of garments to include, but not limited to, cadet dress coats and overcoats. Operate specialized machines such as blind stitch, edge baster, felling, cylinder, bartack, button hole, and the highly specialized blind stitch embroidery machine, attaching silk cord ornamentation to the full dress coat. Mark curved sections of design using a stencil prior to blind stitching and bartack finished ends of cord by hand sewing to the interlining of the coat. Perform non-sewing functions such as marking and trimming.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 an Sewing Machine Operator without more than normal supervision. to include: (1) operating standard high-speed industrial sewing machines to make, fit, and/or alter clothing items; (2) operating specialized machines such as blind stitch, edge baster, felling, cylinder, bar tack, button hole, and/or highly specialized blind stitch embroidery machine; and (3) performing fittings and/or markings for alteration determinations. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. 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 EFFORT: Sit for long periods of time with continual movement of hands, arms, and fingers in placing items in position for sewing. Often handles pieces of fabric or articles of clothing that are consistently heavy and bulky. WORKING CONDITIONS: Shop is adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Operators are subject to cuts, punctures, scratches, and other minor irritations and injuries from handling sharp tools. Subject to allergies from dyes, dust, and lint from fabrics. Also 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