Electronics Mechanic
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This position is with Directorate of Industrial Operations located at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Major duties
Assemble, disassemble and reassemble radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment. Inspects, diagnoses malfunctions, troubleshoots to locate causes, and determines if items are economical for repair. Troubleshoot and diagnose both mechanical and electronic malfunctions. Modify and align the assemblies/subassemblies and associated equipment such as antenna systems, electronic cabinets, digital signal processors, and interconnecting circuitry. Accomplish checkout and alignment of the electronic equipment comprising the maintenance test sets and shop sets. Perform certified soldering operations in accordance with IPC J-Standards. Make operational tests and adjustments prior to releasing equipment for integration into complete systems. Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials and tools.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Electronics Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. -Ability to perform common tasks including: installs, overhauls, repairs, and modifications on a variety of electronic components such as antennas, pedestal waveguides, analog computer devices, transmitters, receivers, and similar electronic and electro-mechanical equipment; Assemble and disassemble radars, computers, control vans, and electronic field maintenance equipment; Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment including switches, relays, resistors, transistors, tubes, transformers, etc. 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. Work involves standing on concrete floors, bending, stooping, and kneeling and occasionally, cramped or awkward positions. Continuously handles objects weighing from 10 to 40 pounds. Works in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated shop areas or missile sites where occasionally there is inclement weather. Subject to cuts, bruises, falls, and broken bones, and shock or burns caused by high voltage energy and soldering irons.
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