MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and install sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies and to perform welding work in the manufacture, repair, modification, and assembly of various types of metal and alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures. Responsibilities 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. Uses a variety of welding processes such as oxyacetylene, electrode arc, submerged arc, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, metal spray arc, and spot and stud welding to join all types of common metals and alloys. Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders. Sets up clamping fixtures. Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, and crimping, burring, turning, and beading machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items. Utilizes safety practices and procedures, and complies with established safety rules and regulations. Examines, troubleshoots, installs, modifies, disassembles, repairs and maintains commercial vehicular, sectional, rolling, personnel, fire, security and special door systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations 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 WG-4749 MAINTENANCE 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; a wide range of welding principles, processes, standards, and difficult techniques; and how various metal alloys react to different welding processes. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements. 2. Skill in formulating plans, patterns, and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, pitch, and planes; planning, laying out, and pattern development (including geometric projection and triangulation) and construction to assemble, disassemble, manufacture, and repair sheet metal systems, components, and items; and fabricating complex items from a variety of materials such as galvanized or stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys. 3. Skill in using and maintaining a variety of sheet metal and welding tools, equipment, and measuring instruments; and assembling, fabricating, and repairing sheet metal systems, components, and items. 4. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs; and weld dissimilar metals including parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness. 5. Skill and ability to read and interpret technical manuals, shop directives, multi-view blueprints, sketches, diagrams, work orders, installation instructions, and other specifications to independently diagnose, plan, and complete work requirements. 6. Knowledge of operating characteristics and mechanical and electrical procedures associated with commercial vehicular / personnel doors, powered and non-powered vehicular gates, vehicular final denial barriers and special door systems (e.g., hydraulic and pneumatic) and the equipment involved, and the applicable installation and repair procedures involved. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items and in constructing larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; stooping, kneeling, crawling, stretching, and working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items or when welding in hard-to-reach or confined spaces; and reaching lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance. WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are dirty, greasy, smoky, and subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines. Is exposed to fumes, heat, flying sparks, glare of torches, ultraviolet radiation, and heated materials. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, bruises, falls, broken bones, burns, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. There may be discomfort when wearing protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, flash shield or eye goggles, and other equipment as required. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation. 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 Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.