Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
What you'd do
About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain half way between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, AL just off Interstate 20. The depot is the largest employer in Calhoun County with approximately 5000 employees.
Major duties
Lead worker managing complex electronic control and indicating systems, Numerically/Computer Controlled (NC) (CNC) equipment, electronic components/parts, and electronic test equipment associated with the industrial Production Equipment. Manages the CNC computer programming for reloading the executive computer program, PLC, ASRS systems, Transmission Test Stands, Engine Test Cells, and DC motor controls. Works with manufacturing representatives in troubleshooting, repairing, and/or replacing defective components and parts. Uses testing devices such as voltmeters, ammeters, multimeters, ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators. Works with other trades to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. This announcement is only available to current Army Material Command (AMC) employees. Current Civilian Employees of the Command Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common work of an electronic industrial controls mechanic duties, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing a variety of complex electronic industrial plant- equipment exercising a thorough knowledge of industrial Production equipment, Computer Numerically Control (CNC) computer programming while determining the requirement for replacement parts and components. I can read and interpret a variety of drawings, schematics, and diagrams. 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. - 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 Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Ingenuity (Ability To Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics Physical Efforts: Work involves walking, standing, bending and working in awkward positions. Frequently handles and lifts items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally may lift an item weighing up to 60 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is usually performed in buildings that are moderately heated and occasionally outside where there is exposure to weather elements. Buildings have concrete floors and there is noise from running machinery. There is possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns and electrical shock. Since exposure to hazardous material/waste is possible, wares protective clothing and safety equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, ear plugs, etc.
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