Welding Worker

Summary About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Mass transportation is available at minimal cost. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports/recreation activities. Learn more about this agency Duties Interpret work from drawings, blueprints, schematics and diagrams. Repair items made of common types of metals or alloys in various shapes, sizes or thickness. Maintain proper speed and flame to produce desired results. Determine repairs for welding equipment. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This is a Term position scheduled to last 2 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position requires proof of welding qualifications in one of the four types of welds: 1) Certified Welder (CW) qualification, 2) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or TIG Welding qualification, 3) SMAW or Stick Welding qualification, OR 4) FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding). Welding Qualification can be obtained through some type of college or other welding classes/tests performed by a CWI/QC1 (Certified Welding Inspectors). This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This announcement is a Direct Hire solicitation. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. 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 Welding Worker without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common which includes analyzing weld specifications against engineering blueprints, validating welding standards for machine programs, and evaluating metal thickness for the precise modification of parts. I can determine proper materials to be used for welding repairs and utilize welding techniques to complete metal production. I work under normal 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MetalsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort:The work requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling and sometimes working in cramped and awkward positions. The work involves regular lifting, carrying and/or holding objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds; and occasionally lifting objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks. Working Conditions:Welding and related work may be performed indoors or outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, in areas which are noisy, dirty or smoky. Work involves exposure to grease, fumes, heat, flying sparks or glare and may include exposure to infrared and/or ultraviolet radiation; as well as hazards from electric shock, burns, cuts, eye and other injuries. There is discomfort from wearing protective equipment such as goggles welding helmets, face shields, aprons, gloves or other protective clothing or equipment. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Expand Hide  additional information 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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