You will serve as a PRODUCTION MACHINERY REPAIRER in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT of PSNS and IMF.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will install, maintain, repair, and rehabilitate machine tools, and production machinery such as lathes, shapers, mills, radial drill presses, brakes, shears, bending rolls, and steam hammers.
You will inspect, check, and test machines, appliances, and equipment, locate trouble areas, and make adjustments.
You will replace belts bearings, oil cups, wipers, oils and greases, and worn parts.
You will answer trouble calls, diagnose trouble, and disassemble machines, appliances, and equipment.
You will remove and replace broken, worn, misaligned, or otherwise faulty parts.
You will read blueprints and make sketches, lay out work make templates and be familiar with the many types of machines, appliances, and equipment they are required to overhaul.
You will utilize a limited knowledge of hydraulics feeds and controls, applied mechanics and practical mathematics.
You will work under the general supervision of a foreman and may work under the direction of a journeyman mechanic.
You will be responsible for routine planning and arranging for proper and safe operations, ensuring that materials, tools, and methods used are safe and proper for the work.
You will be responsible for the maintenance of high speed and high-pressure equipment which could cause a very serious accident and/or delay important completion dates if it were not maintained properly.
You will be responsible to observe and adhere to safety rules, shop policies, and to ensure that all work standards established by management are met in the areas of both quality and quantity of work performed.