COMPOSITE FABRICATOR

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) – Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard. Military Grade/Rank: will be individually addressed up to TSgt /E-6. Minimum Requirements: WG – Experience or training demonstrating very basic working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and Low Observable (LO) material characteristics; a very basic working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of very basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components; knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e. PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; and ability to learn new skills and apply them to work in this series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WG-06: Must have a minimum of 6 months of Specialized Experience or training demonstrating a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and LO material characteristics; working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components; knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e. PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; ability to examine parts and items to locate defects; estimate the amount of adhesive filler needed for a repair by approximating the depth, length, and width of the damaged area in inches and then estimating the amount of filler in grams; ability to repair irregularly shaped LO and composite materials that have been damaged; ability to bond LO material, composites, and metals. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WG-08: Must have a minimum of 12 months of Specialized Experience or training demonstrating a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and LO material characteristics; working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components; knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e. PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; ability to examine parts and items to locate defects; estimate the amount of adhesive filler needed for a repair by approximating the depth, length, and width of the damaged area in inches and then estimating the amount of filler in grams; ability to repair irregularly shaped LO and composite materials that have been damaged; ability to bond LO material, composites, and metals. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE WG-10: Must have a minimum of 18 months of Specialized Experience or training demonstrating a practical thorough knowledge of the newest substances to recommend and/or select materials for prototype and one-time items. Composite Fabricators have an extensive knowledge of the properties and machining characteristics of a variety of composite or plastic materials. Extensive practical knowledge of the LO theory and practices with a direct influence to RCS reduction. Knowledge in adapting shop practices, methods, and procedures for use in unorthodox processes to fit new projects. Knowledge in establishing manufacturing procedures for newly developed compound materials by experimenting with various manufacturing techniques, curing times, irregular curvatures (surfaces), temperatures, and pressure. Knowledge in manufacturing master patterns and molds with numerous compound curves and intersecting compound angles. Knowledge in applying mathematics to calculate loads, fits, sizes, and weights not provided in instructions and blueprints to overcome design flaws and lay out more complex items. Broad knowledge in interactions between like and dislike chemical and other low observable materials to provide a coherent bond line action. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates’ experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant’s record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -knowledge of the newest substances to recommend and/or select materials for prototype and one-time items. Composite Fabricators have an extensive knowledge of the properties and machining characteristics of a variety of composite or plastic materials. -Extensive practical knowledge of the low observable theory and practices with a direct influence to RCS reduction. -Knowledge in adapting shop practices, methods, and procedures for use in unorthodox processes to fit new projects. -Knowledge in establishing manufacturing procedures for newly developed compound materials by experimenting with various manufacturing techniques, curing times, irregular curvatures (surfaces), temperatures, and pressure. -Knowledge in manufacturing master patterns and molds with numerous compound curves and intersecting compound angles. -Knowledge in applying mathematics to calculate loads, fits, sizes, and weights not provided in instructions and blueprints to overcome design flaws and lay out more complex items. Broad knowledge in interactions between like and dislike chemical and other low observable materials to provide a coherent bond line action. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant’s RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with “from (mm/yy)” and “to (mm/yy)” dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the “Specialized Experience”, you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Composite Fabricator, Position Description Number D23503000 and is part of the 158th Maintenance Squadron Command of the Vermont Air National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to provide on/off aircraft equipment maintenance for the LO systems and structures.