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) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Please see addtional information for more details.

Duties

Form wax patterns by setting up and operating a wax injection machine. Prepare Slurries by mixing fine-grained aggregate and bonding agents. Does analysis of slurry daily. Assists in the operation of an induction furnace to melt the metal to be poured. Attach gates and risers to patterns and must be able to determine the proper size, length, and placement of those attachments. Use a variety of measuring tools and equipment to determine if finished castings conform to drawing specifications. Perform heat treat duties.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Up to 5% business travel may be required.
• This position requires a medical examination prior to employment and yearly thereafter.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

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(n) Investment Casting Maker ~ without more than normal supervision. . Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. The work of the position normally includes (1) Use precision measuring equipment and evaluate work piece quality to ensure all castings conform to drawing requirements; (2) Apply knowledge on how to set up and operate wax injection machine, steam autoclave and gas oven; (3) Determine how many coatings of slurry are required for a part and make adjustments in slurry recipes; and (4)Recommend to die maker on required changes, and records of all procedures and techniques to be used for each part to be cast. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Requires continued use of both hands, and frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching and lifting at shoulder level. Frequently lifts objects weighing over 75 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside in shop areas having adequate light, ventilation, and safety controls. Subject to heat from open vats and fumes from toxic acids, as well as burns, scalds and skin irritations. Required to wear protective clothing and equipment including rubber gloves, aprons, rubber boots and face shield or respirator. Subject to weather extremes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0K8AA USA RIA JOINT MFG TECHNOLOGY CENTER DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk