Job opening: ELECTRONICS MECHANIC
Salary: $29 - 33 per hour
Published at: Jul 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to to install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complete avionics operational system(s) consisting of numerous complex integral components which require knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices
Duties
Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs complete avionics operating system(s) consisting of numerous complex integral components
Sets up and operates software controlled automatic test equipment (ATE) to test and troubleshoot complex electronics components and systems
Uses and maintains hand tools such as screwdrivers, drills, wrenches, soldering irons, and microsoldering units
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment
Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services. Performs Production Acceptance Certification (PAC) program duties
Requirements
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The employee must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
- May be required to work rotating shifts or uncommon tours of duty. Subject to call back to meet emergency situations
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Frequently lifts and carries, unassisted, items weighing up to 40 pounds. Sometimes required to lift and carry items weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.
- The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping. Climbing and working in high places may be required.
- Some work may require the aid of magnifying lenses, eye loops, and microscopes to accomplish repairs on miniature components.
- Employee typically works in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Work is sometimes in high and restricted places, under conditions of heat and cold outside in inclement weather.
- Exposed to the possibility of electric shock; burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder; and cuts and bruises.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver license may be required
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 you must be able to perform the duties of this job 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:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision
Ability to Inspect
Instruct
Ability to provide production support services
Ability to Lead or Supervise
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
Use of test equipment electronics
Theory of electronics
Ability to use hand and power tools-electronics
Trouble shooting (electronic equipment)
Ingenuity (ability to suggest and apply new methods)
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 AF Sustainment Center
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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