You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC in the PRODUCTION TRADES DIVISION of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Duties

You will utilize skills and knowledge to manufacture and repair parts, tubing, hoses, aircraft components working from prints, technical manuals and other written or verbal instructions and assists equivalent and lower-graded employees. You will read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches diagrams and detailed instructions. You will set up, operate and program various Computerized Numerical Control cutting machines. You will operate sheet metal manufacturing hand tools and conventional power equipment. You will provide an estimated completion schedule and respond to appropriate correspondence as required.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to accomplish various tasks. Also, you must be aware and comply with all safety practices to avoid hazards assumed with trade.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is subject to lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance, and over 40 pounds will not be attempted unaided.
• Work assignments involve walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, climbing and lifting.
• You must be aware and comply with all safety practices to avoid hazards assumed with trade.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the Position without more than normal supervision, where you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including 1) Accomplishing assigned work before releasing the material to the next process; 2) Utilizing industry-standard tools such as hand tools, cutting tools, and various shop equipment, including water jets, NC machines, and forming equipment; 3) Using precision measuring devices and equipment; 4) Operating a range of equipment, including furnaces, methanol gas panels, and atmospheric control electronics like endothermic generators and gas manifolds. This equipment is used for the heat treatment of metal components for aircraft, engines, and tools. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST Fleet Readiness Center Southwest PO Box 347058 San Diego, CA 92135-7058 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]