Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located with U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center located at Fort Cavazos, TX.

Duties

Incorporate a variety of manual welding processes, to fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair various metal and alloy parts. Repair mechanical parts, foundations, support structures, forms, and structural components in hard-to-reach places. Utilizes blueprints and sketches to plan and complete work. Selects appropriate material for fabrication or repair. Determine the appropriate welding technique and equipment to complete assigned projects.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven.

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. Current 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-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Welder without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Welder duties. I can fabricate, assemble, modify, or repair various metal and alloy parts. I can weld commonly used metals, including dissimilar ones of various sizes, shapes, and thickness. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Stands, walks, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and crawls. Works in awkward and cramped positions when welding in hard-to-reach places. Frequently handles objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds; and occasionally, handles objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Performs work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in hot weather, and in noisy, dirty, and smoky areas. Exposed to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, heat, sparks, glare of torches, and heated materials. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, burns, broken bones, and cuts when working with sharp objects. There is discomfort from protective clothing, gloves, and flash shield or eye goggles.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GK-W6YRAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76548 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk