This position is located on one of three shifts in the West Point Mint, Office of Production, Plant Engineering Division. The position performs installation, maintenance, trouble analysis, rebuilding, overhauling, modifying, aligning and calibrating of integrated electronic equipment, electrical systems (computer, security and fire systems, data lines) and machinery used for numismatic coin production and packaging.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element Ability to Do the Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: I have experience working with complex integrated electronic equipment and electrical systems under the close direction of a supervisor. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics, Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Assignments require moderate physical effort with the incumbent lifting, carrying and handling items (tools, materials, equipment, etc.) weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasionally lifts items in excess of 40 pounds and assistance is usually available with heavy items. Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and crouching. May work in sitting position for extended periods. May work from ladders, scaffolds, platform lifts and hard to reach places. Sits seldom (up to 10% of the time) Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time) Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time) Drives seldom (up to 10% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 20 lbs between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 30 lbs between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 40 lbs between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 40 lbs above shoulder level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Lifts up to 50 lbs between knuckle and chest level seldom (up to 10% of the time) Lifts up to 50 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time) Carries unilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time) Carries bilateral occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Pushes/pulls up to 51bs afforce frequently (up to 70% of the time) Pushes/pulls up to 10 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Pushes/pulls greater than 10 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Climbs stairs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Climbs ladders occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Works at heights/balances seldom (up to 10% of the time) Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time) Twists at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time) Crouches/squats frequently (up to 70% of the time) Kneels frequently (up to 70% of the time) Crawls occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time) Reaches above shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time) Repetitive arm motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Repetitive hand motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Power grasps frequently (up to 70% of the time) Pinch grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Fine finger manipulation occurs frequently (up to 70% of the time) Ability to hear required frequently (up to 70% of the time) Ability to see required frequently (up to 70% of the time) Up to 10% of work may occur outdoors
The following are the duties of this position at the WG-12. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Repair, perform trouble analysis, modify, calibrate, align, program and install new and existing complex systems, i.e. coin presses, burnishers, ultrasonic cleaners and other related equipment, security, fires systems, programmable computers and solid-state controls. Rebuild, overhaul, modify, install, maintain and test new and existing complex production and electronic equipment/systems. Overhaul, rebuild, and maintain AC and DC electronic equipment, i.e., motors, generators, presses, motor control centers throughout the facility. Replace defective wiring (low voltage electronic, repairs relays, selectors, automatic equipment control circuits, and electronic control interlock systems. Install conduit, raceways, and new electrical and electronic equipment systems. Perform planned maintenance and recommends improvements to Preventive Maintenance schedule and job plans. Evaluate circuitry interrelationships, interactions and interconnections of assemblies and systems. Trouble analyzes, rebuild and overhaul systems, modifying techniques and procedures to specified parameters. Adapt test procedures to test equipment and tests and aligns completed work. Coordinate with technical and professional personnel on matters affecting operating specifications, development of new control systems and their modification.