You will serve as a PATTERNMAKER in the Foundry Branch (Code 1440.1) of the Production Division (Code 1440) in the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) (Code 1400) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania a detachment of the NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will plan positioning of parts regarding cope, drag, and core sections of the mold, about parting lines. You will smooth patterns to exact dimensions. You will analyze and interpret plans of items to be cast to develop three-dimensional or isometric drawings of the pattern. Secures integral parts with glue, nails, screws, dowels, or pin pieces as appropriate so that completed assemblies fit precisely and are easily assembled or disassembles.

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.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE Ability to plan and layout patterns and core boxes typically working from blueprints for castings. Ability to select wood stock and shape parts using various woodworking machines and hand tools. Ability to use all six shrinkage rules to convert final dimensions of casting in terms of pattern dimensions before shrinkage. Ability to build large cylindrical pattern sections by slave construction with outside finished, or core boxes by similar construction with inside finished. Ability to apply an intimate knowledge of foundry practice and requirements to determine proper form and assembly of pattern parts and core boxes, provide for pattern withdrawal and compensate for shrinkage of the various types of metals which are poured. Ability to fabricate and assembles patterns and core boxes. Ability to build other pattern shapes by segment construction and assembly; shapes similar parts by machine and hand shaping of solid pieces; and uses all six shrinkage rules to convert final dimensions of casting in terms of pattern dimensions before shrinkage. Ability to analyze and interpret plans of items to be cast to develop three-dimensional or isometric drawings of the pattern. Ability to apply a variety of techniques such as stave, segment, or intimate methods in constructing pattern shapes. 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.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]