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 is an Electroplater, WG-3711-09, position with the Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM), Joint Manufacturing Technology Center Located in Rock Island, IL. This position is a TERM Not to Exceed 13 months position. It is time limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years.

Duties

Use electrolytic and chemical processes, plates, coats, and treats surfaces of metals and metal alloys for purposes of protection, repair, maintenance, and fabrication of item. Prepare the items for plating by grinding, buffing and polishing to a smooth surface. Operate the equipment to accomplish the electrode-position of an adhering metallic coating of such metals as chromium, cadmium, nickel, copper, silver, and lead upon an electrode. Determine work procedures and devises various types of plating racks, jigs, and fixtures to accommodate intricate shaped parts as required. Prepare rough sketch of items to be fabricated outside the plating shop. Ensure that hazardous materials/waste within work area are handled/processed within operating guidelines.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required as a condition of employment, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, prior to reporting for duty. Subsequent annual physicals are required.

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) Electroplater~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks to include: (1) Perform electroplating and metal finishing on different types of metals of equipment;(2) determine thickness of plating; (3) determine kinds of plating or metal finishing to use for types of metals; and (4) determine amount of electric current in amperes and length of plating time. - 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: Work performed requires frequent use of both hands to handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing as much as 40 pounds, and frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting at waist to shoulder level. Frequent pushing, pulling, loading, and unloading of heavy plating carts with assistance, then manipulating into load and/or unload stations on the automated plating lines. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside a shop area having adequate light, ventilation, and safety controls. Is frequently exposed to acid solutions, solvents, noxious fumes, excessive humidity, and a variety of caustic chemicals. Protection from exposure to burns, scalds, or skin irritation often requires the worker to wear uncomfortable safety equipment such as respirator, rubber gloves and aprons, goggles, or face shields. Hearing protection is also required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must
meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address BG-APF-W0K8AA ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk