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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in NY.

Duties

Plans and constructs custom shipping and storage containers for items of irregular size and shape for production and prototype components to insure their safe shipment or storage. Selects, measures and cuts lumber for nonstandard, skidded, trussed or sheathed containers with several shapes, sizes, and features. Sets up and operates cut-off saws, table saws, band saws, drill press and jointer to cut component parts of boxes and crates. Uses shop plans, blueprints, and item specifications to develop bracing points based on weight of the item, gravity center, and method of shipment to prevent shifting or damage in transit or storage. Packs boxes and containers filling unused space and fastening lid. Modifies existing containers to use for other parts; repairs and overhauls containers received by WVA for further use. Modifies existing containers to use for other parts; repairs and overhauls containers received by WVA for further use. Constructs or modifies shelves, racks, bins, wooden carrying cases and special containers, stools, benches, bulletin boards, wooden platforms and equipment stands. Works with crew engaged in blocking and bracing materials being shipped by freight or truck. Operates 15000-pound forklift in loading and unloading of materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position requires lifting/carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lifts of 41 lbs. and over.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 do the work of a Wood Worker (Fork Lift Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision which includes: (1) Set up and operating tools and equipment such as cut-off saws, band saws, drill press and jointer; (2) Determining the type and extent of construction or repair necessary to build, modify and/or restore wooden containers; and (3) Skill in operating a fork lift to load and unload materials/items. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping. In addition, the work requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds with assistance of other workers of lifting devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather. Inside work areas can range from well lit, climatically controlled to poorly illuminated work areas. Exposed to noise and dust from power saws, hammers, nailing machines, and related equipment. Subject to bruises, cuts, and other injuries from using hand and power tools. Safety equipment and protective devices are used to minimize hazards.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K9AA US ARMY ARSENAL WATERVLIET DO NOT MAIL Watervliet, NY 12189 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk