PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC

Installs, repairs and maintains numerous complex industrial plant equipment, machinery, and special test equipment.

Perform modifications on complex industrial equipment and machinery with no established instructions or procedures for repair.

Analyzes equipment and machinery malfunctions and performs disassembly and repairs to restore systems to full operational status.

Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software to maintain maintenance and repair records.

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 Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 PRODUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial plant equipment and machinery.

I can perform the installation, alignment, place into operation, and all requirements to keep in operation of complex electronic control and indicating systems, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) production equipment, electronic components/parts, and electronic test equipment associated with maintenance functions.

Perform modifications and repair work on complex industrial equipment and machinery having specific functions with no established instructions or procedures for repair. Submit orders for repair and spare parts as necessary to maintain required inventory stock levels to support prompt repair of equipment.

I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires frequent handling of objects weighing up to 45 pounds, and may occasionally handle objects weighing over 45 pounds. Incumbent is required to push, pull, reach walk, stand, crouch, kneel, and climb for substantial period of time.

Work also involves occasionally working in awkward positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed in buildings that are moderately heated and occasionally outside where there is exposure to weather elements. Buildings have concrete floors and there is noise from running machinery. There is possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and burns.

Incumbent wears such protective equipment as safety glasses, shoes, and gloves.