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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Assembles, repairs and services a variety of mobile equipment components, portable units and shelters, van-type trucks and trailers. Work is of a repetitive nature involving fitting, aligning and adjusting a variety of mobile equipment components, subassemblies and complete assemblies to extremely close tolerance. Works from blueprints and assembly drawings. Assists in developing required mechanical aids to perform unusual assembly operations. Operates standard machines and bench tools. Uses milling machines, drill press, arbor press, hand tools and hand powered tools.

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.

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) General Equipment Assembler~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which includes assembling equipment components, portable units and shelters, van-type trucks, trailers and other types of wheeled equipment; reviewing blueprints or drawings to determine dimensions; operate standard machines and bench tools used in modifying parts. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 50 pounds, and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. Frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work requires frequent pushing, bending, reaching, standing, stopping, pulling, crawling, knelling, and climbing on a ladder or attached climbing devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work inside and occasionally outside in cold, drafty, damp, hot conditions. Both inside and outside, workers are exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, and fumes. Conducts work on parts and systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy. May be subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls while repairing, positioning, assembling, and moving equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K8AA USA RIA JOINT MFG TECHNOLOGY CENTER DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk