Sheet Metal Mechanic
What you'd do
About the Position: This position fabricates, assembles, and installs a variety of articles of sheet metal using a wide variety of tools and equipment.
Major duties
Fabricates sheet metal components using shop mathematics. Erects prefabricated steel components using structural framework to secure buildings. Repairs commercial metal doors by replacing worn hardware to ensure correct alignment. Welds structural steel components by adhering to shop specifications. Bend and form metal parts into desired shapes with hand and power tools and various 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 Sheet Metal Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties which include duties including the fabrication, assembly, and installation of diverse products from blueprints, cutting standard materials, reading work orders, and fastening parts using hand tools. I can cut, form, and weld various metals using hand and power tools. 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (Includes Constructing, Repair, and Forging) Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladders, scaffolding, rooftops and platforms, in tiring and uncomfortable positions, or where parts or assemblies are in hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and climbs. Lifts items weighing up to 60 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works both inside, in well heated, lighted, and ventilated areas, and outside in varied weather, hot, cold and wet. Exposed to dirt, dust, grease, fumes, and noise and asbestos, and the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, scrapes, electrical shock, and falls from ladders, scaffolds, lifting equipment, rooftops, and etc. Wears protective clothing and equipment when required.
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