WELDING WORKER

Duties
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• You will weld repetitive items such as engine and aircraft parts.
• You will select proper size and type of electrodes or welding rods for type of weld.
• You will operate electric resistance welding machines, setting proper heat range, etc.
• You will observe safety measures and takes precaution against fire.
• You will be required to exercise care to avoid excessive warping.
• You will weld a variety of metal thicknesses.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• 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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Physical exertion requires moderate lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Hearing protection must be worn for noise levels of 85 DBA and double protection is required for levels over 105 DBA.
• This position requires corrected vision as eye strain may occur from extensive reading; near vision correctable at 13" to 16", far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• This position usually works at ground level and may require climbing up to heights of 20 feet.
• 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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform common tasks including: 1) Utilizing knowledge and skill in the basic elements of the welding trade (Heliarc Welding); 2) Using fixtures and jigs to hold and align work for welding; 3) Following details of oral and written instructions and blueprints, sketches and work orders; and 4) Setting up and using electric resistance welding machines

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov)

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This position requires rotating shift work.

The position often requires irregular hours.

Tasks will be performed standing, sitting and walking. At times, pulling, pushing, stooping and reaching are required with prolonged kneeling, bending, and squatting for in excess of 6 hours.

The environment is reasonably free of recognized hazards, however, there is the possibility of exposure to cuts, electrical shock, strains, broken bones and contact with industrial materials such as cleaning chemicals, solvents, oils and greases.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.