Job opening: ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC
Salary: $85 943 - 100 280 per year
Published at: Jun 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, align, calibrate, and rebuild multi-system complexes consisting of several complete integrated systems where the complex accomplishes several major functions.
Duties
Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, aligns, and calibrates Industrial Control systems
Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration
Diagnoses, maintains, overhaul, fabricates, and/or modifies electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and/or subassemblies
Sets up and operates software controlled automated test equipment to run established programs in various test modes to test and troubleshoot integrated systems
Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment
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
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may
include overtime and/or irregular hours
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle
to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
- This position may include information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient
of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties
- A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3.
- Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the
position
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
- The work may require the employee to operate (with proper training) specialized vehicles, such as motorized maintenance platforms, “High Reaches”, or other types of lifts
- This position may require the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions
- May be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trades) military/civilian employees
- Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms
- Assistance is usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required.
- Occasionally, climbing and working in high places may be required
- The work may require the employee to enter restricted areas. The employee may be required to obtain a Restricted Area Badge to complete the duties
- This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
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-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family. 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 an Electronic Industrial Controls 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:
Comprehensive knowledge of the operation, capabilities, and limitations of complex electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi-component assemblies and devices; knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits for power, timing, and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, and similar devices; knowledge of Boolean algebra to construct truth tables and logic equations for analysis of logic circuits; and uses algebraic and trigonometric functions to adapt standard formulas to the specific requirements of the integrated systems
Knowledge of safety, environmental, and security regulations, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation
Skill in troubleshooting electronic problems on large projects and applying test procedures; and in the use of hand and power tools of the electronics trade to include a variety of electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment including computer controlled automated test equipment, oscilloscopes and signal generators; in interpreting complex drawings, specifications, and schematics of complete multi-system complexes such as the complete electronics package for an industrial control system including numerous interconnections of signal paths both between and within individual subsystems of the multi-system complex; and in troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and maintaining electronic integrated multi-systems
Ability to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, repair, install complete electronic and multi-system complexes of numerous integrated systems; to trace the effect of a change in one subsystem to other integrated subsystems and determine which controls and devices must be changed or adjusted to compensate; and to repair, align, and adjust complete multi-systems such as the electronics package in a highly automated and other complex functions are performed by numerous systems that are extensively interconnected with data feedback loops
Ability to read and interpret a variety of technical data, such as schematics, diagrams, technical orders relating to the electronics trade and ability to use computer terminals to maintain records and document actions
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Occasionally, climbing and working in high places may be required
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed inside in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. When equipment is fixed in place it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc. Mechanics are subject to injuries, such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical energy or soldering irons. The mechanic may be required to work in cramped positions or in close proximity to energized or operating machinery
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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson
8517 20th Street
Suite 203
JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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