Production Machinery Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located at US Mint, Manufacturing Directorate - West Point - Production Division. As a Production Machinery Mechanic, you will receive assignments that are designed to develop broader and more in-depth knowledge and skills needed to perform higher-level assignments. As overall knowledge and skill is gained, more reliance will be placed on the incumbent until full responsibility for assignments is assumed.
Major duties
As a Production Machinery Mechanic, you will: Troubleshoot and repair techniques, inspection, loading and maintenance operations in the production of coins, sorting, coin destruction, shipping & receiving, upsetting, stamping, die control, packaging, laboring and the use of other equipment and machines. Operate and monitor electronic controller and rolling equipment, primarily in the area of destruction of coinage and metal blanks Be responsible for the proper paperwork, preparation for shipment, and the use of the floor and tabletop scales. Be responsible for notifying the proper personnel at the time of shipment
What you need to qualify
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. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Provide Production Support Services, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: completed training or formal education in performing these tasks but have not yet performed them on the job. 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: (screen-out) Ability To Provide Production Support Services, Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc). This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-12999191. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Requirements: Sits frequently (up to 70% of the time) Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time) Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time) Carries bilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time) Pushes pulls up to 5 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Pushes pulls up to 10 lbs of force seldom (up to 10% of the time) Pushes pulls greater than 10 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time) Climbs stairs seldom (up to 10% of the time) Climbs ladders occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Works at heights balances occasionally (up to 30% 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 occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Kneels occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time) Reaches above shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Repetitive arm 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) Required to talk constantly (greater than 70% of the time) Ability to hear required constantly (greater than 70% of the time) Ability to see required constantly (greater than 70% of the time) Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of the time) Subject to temperature range that occurs in this indoor work area. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
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