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: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain half way between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, Alabama just off interstate 20. The depot is the largest Employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.

Duties

Determine proper work methods, procedures, and trade techniques to be applied in performing ballistic welding involved in repair of combat vehicle hulls, turrets and body assemblies. Ensure precision measuring instruments are in good repair and function according to specifications and safety requirements. Apply written instructions, blueprints, sketches, drawings and specifications to perform specific weld passes. Operate welding equipment, stud machines, power tools and other tools and equipment common to the trade. Perform welding duties using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes such as pre-heating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating, etc. Ensure hazard materials and waste within work area are handled and/or processed within operating guidelines.

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.

Qualifications

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Welder without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex welding processes using electric, acetylene and inert gas shielded welding processes to ensure combat vehicles are properly repaired. I determine work methods and establish priorities to complete work assignments in accordance with oral and written instructions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen OutAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Physical Effort: Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Occasionally work is performed in awkward and hard to reach places. Frequently lifts items weighing 20-50 pounds and occasionally items over 65 pounds. Working Conditions: Most of work is performed in shop buildings that are drafty and noisy. Occasionally performs work outside being exposed to weather extremes. Incumbent is exposed to dirt, grease, odors, smoke, fumes, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches, and heated materials; possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, broken bones from falls off scaffolds/ladders, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects; and discomforts of wearing protective clothing, gloves, flash shield, respirator, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0LXAA US ARMY TACOM ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Anniston, AL 36201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk