COMPOSITE/PLASTIC WORKER
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Domestic DIB, MRTFB Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will perform standard and routine repairs, restore, and remove composite or plastic parts and structures with surface damage such as chips, scratches, minor cuts, pits, abrasion, dents, perform wet layups, delamination, dis-bond, and bubbles. You will assemble vacuum bags and make basic repairs to restore the aerodynamic smoothness of parts in order to prevent further damage. You will independently, with minimal oversight and follow specific instructions and use established methods, processes, blueprints, and technical directives to accomplish routine assignments.
What you need to qualify
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 an COMPOSITE/PLASTIC WORKER, 4352-8 without more than normal supervision such as: Assisting with and or setting up and operating various standard industrial machines, tools, and equipment, such as sanders, routers, drills, heat blankets, heat lamps, pre-constructed jigs, molds, and form blocks; Using common types of plastic resins, epoxies, acrylics and other similar materials to repair surface areas on rotor blades; Interpreting single-view blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and similar drawings, and to using arithmetic/standard handbook formulae in performing dimensional measurements and maintaining required tolerances; Performing standard, routine disassembly and assembly operations; and Performing shop clean-up duties and keeps parts and materials neatly stored in the work area. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-4300 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.
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