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 at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC).

Duties

Conduct planning/estimating for the installation, alteration, modification, retrofit, maintenance and repair of industrial plant equipment, such as standard and Numerically Controlled machine tools, and other fixed/semi-fixed production machinery. Prepares work orders, schedules, total man-hour requirements and labor costs of mechanics and other trades required to assist in the maintenance work of the Production Machinery Mechanics. Initiate procurement of supplies and material required for jobs, recommend source of supply and ensures availability of tools, materials, equipment and manpower. Reviews man-hour and materials costs, compares with estimated costs, justified deviations and verified cost base. Consults and provides technical advice and recommends changes to resolve problems, relating to craftsmanship, material and equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment and annual physical examinations thereafter.
• This position requires a security background investigation.

Qualifications

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) one (1) year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition 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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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 provide production support services as a Planner/Estimator (Production Machine Mechanic) without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes assisting in the planning and/or estimating for the installation, alteration, extension, modification, retrofit, maintenance and repair of industrial plant equipment; installing and repairing complex equipment and machinery; troubleshooting to determine extent of repairs, parts needed, and time required to make repairs; interpreting technical manuals, factory specifications, and blueprints for completion of tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Provide Production Support ServicesAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Troubleshooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently handle objects weighing up to 20kilograms (45 pounds) and occasionally carry objects weighing 20 kilograms (45 pounds) and over for considerable distances. They are required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery, of all types for sustained periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Perform work inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. They are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines. Occasionally work is performed from ladders and stagings exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling, flirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered. Various protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and glasses are used.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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