You will serve as an INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC in the Facility and Plant Maintenance Division of FLTREADCEN EAST.
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: 1) Disassembling equipment, connecting power sources performing operational and functional test to ensure proper operation of systems; 2) Demonstrating shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in problem solving and calculating needed material; 3) Soldering, mechanical and electrical placement hookup of parts in large chassis according to shop practices and procedures. 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 be troubleshooting equipment to determine the degree of difficulty, parts or materials required, and methods or procedures to complete repairs.
You will be disassembling and reassembling equipment, connecting power sources performing operational and functional test to ensure proper operation of systems.
You will utilize complex shop formulas, shop mathematics, trade theories, and industry practices in problem solving and calculating needed material.
You will read and interpret blueprints to determine critical dimension and key reference points for planning the sequence of repair.