Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies and to perform welding work in the manufacture, repair, modification, and assembly of various types of metal and alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures.

Duties

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities. Utilizes safety practices and procedures, and complies with established safety rules and regulations. - Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes - Uses a variety of welding processes such as oxyacetylene, electrode arc, submerged arc, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, metal spray arc, and spot and stud welding to join all types of common metals and alloys - Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. Sets up clamping fixtures. - Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• The employee may be required to maintain current certification to perform carious types of welding work. Welding proficiency is verified by destructive and nondestructive testing of welds.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• May be required to be certified in as line and/or high pressure stream lines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of sheet metal shop mathematics and skill in formulating plans, patterns, and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, pitch, and planes. 2. Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, standards, and difficult techniques and how various metal alloys react to different welding processes. Ability to adapt to new technologies affecting sheet metal mechanic work. 3. Knowledge of and ability to apply safety and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements. Ability to read, interpret, and use drawings, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, instructions, and technical specifications. 4. Skill in planning, laying out, and pattern development (including geometric projection and triangulation) and construction to assemble, disassemble, manufacture, and repair sheet metal systems, components, and items. Ability to weld dissimilar metals including parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness. 5. Skill in fabricating complex items from a variety of materials such as galvanized or stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs. 6. Skill in using and maintaining a variety of sheet metal and welding tools, equipment, and measuring instruments. Skill in assembling, fabricating, and repairing sheet metal systems, components, and items. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items and in constructing larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; stooping, kneeling, crawling, stretching, and working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items or when welding in hard-to-reach or confined spaces; and reaching lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are dirty, greasy, smoky, and subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines. Is exposed to fumes, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches, ultraviolet radiation, and heated materials. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, bruises, falls, broken bones, burns, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. There may be discomfort when wearing protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, flash shield or eye goggles, and other equipment as required. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]