Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies.

Duties

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as sliproll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower graded employees.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material.
• Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending
• while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.
• This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG 3800 Metal Work Group. 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 the ability to do the work of a SHEET METAL MECHANIC 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: 1. Knowledge of sheet metal shop mathematics and skill in formulating plans, patterns, and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes; and of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation. 2. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements. 3. Skill in layout and pattern development (including geometric projection and triangulation) and in assembling, fabricating, and repairing sheet metal systems, components, and items. 4. Skill in fabricating complex items from a variety of materials such stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys; and in using and maintaining a variety of metal shop tools, equipment, and measuring instruments. 5. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs, and to adapt to new technologies affecting sheet metal mechanic work. 6. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications; and to communicate, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside and outside and is subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines. When working outside is subject to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and burns. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations. 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 Seymour Johnson AFB 1570 Wright Bros Avenue Ste 400 Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]