Mobile Equipment Metal Mechanic - Pacific Air Forces (Hawaii)
Summary
About the position:
This position will be assigned to Bellows Air Force Station Waimanalo, HI.
Responsibilities
Must have the ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, sketches, and drawings, and the ability to plan and lay out work including the determination of material, equipment, and parts required. They use shop mathematics and standard handbook formulas in fabricating parts and estimating material and labor requirements. Repair and replace such damaged body components as fenders, panels, windows, and truck beds. Will operate fork lifts and trucks up to 5 tons. Repair damage to mainframes and body structural members such as door posts, door frames, skeletal frame work, and main support members. Fitting body to frame, doors, window channels, hoods, trunk lids and other parts. Repair damaged parts such as folds, wrinkles, and large tears in fenders, doors, hoods, and roofs. Cut out and re-weld body panels, weld large tears and breaks in body parts and frames, weld reinforcements in place, and apply heat to straighten frames. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10977075
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/08/2020 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience:
Applicant must have training and experience in repairing and replacing damaged automotive body and frame parts and accessories, using modified, fabricated, or factory replacement parts. Must have knowledge of metal body construction to determine the total extent of damage, and the ability to estimate labor and material requirements. Must also have extensive knowledge of various metals and skill in the use of welding equipment, including GMAW, GTAW, Electric Arc, and acetylene, as well as in the use of plasma cutters. Must also have skill in use of sheet metal working equipment required in the fabrication or modification of components and specialized parts. Skill in use of other metal working tools/machinery such as metal cutting band saws and metal lathes is strongly desired. A basic knowledge of electricity and general automotive mechanics, as well as basic skill in fiberglass repair and fabrication, is also a plus. Must be able to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted, and up to 75 pounds or more with assistance.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
Additional Information
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Direct deposit is required Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check A probationary period may be required Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD) Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
* This article was originally published here
