Sheet Metal Mechanic- Direct Hire Authority
Company
Department of the Air Force - Air Force Materiel Command
Location
Multiple Locations
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, lay out, fabricate, modify, assemble, and install sheet metal parts, items and assemblies and to perform welding work.
Duties
Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work order in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities.
Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combines straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.
Welds commonly used metals in connection with construction and restoration of sheet metal products.
Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
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 bending machines, and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
The work will require a valid driver's license.
May be required to be certified for working with and operating scissors or ariel boom lift.
Position requires completion and passing of a medical physical examination. This position may require the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family. 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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position 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:
Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Layout and Pattern Development (includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation
Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work
Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc)
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.
Additional information
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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03/16/2026
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