WELDER (SHEET METAL MECHANIC)

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3700 – Metal Processing Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to the work of the position without more than normal supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability To Provide Production Support Services Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Metals Dexterity and Safety RECRUITMENT KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA): 1. Knowledge of a wide range of welding principles, processes, and difficult techniques; welding standards and how various metals and metal alloys react to different welding processes and techniques; and complicated shop mathematics to figure irregular curves, angles, and pitch. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Skill in using and maintaining hand tools, power tools, and special jigs and fixtures. 4. Skill in planning, laying out, pattern development, and construction to assemble, disassemble, manufacture, and repair sheet metal systems, components, and items. 5. Ability to evaluate sheet metal structural damage and to weld dissimilar metals including parts and structures that vary in size, shape, and thickness. 6. Ability to use welding drawings, blueprints, specifications, instructions and to use measuring instruments to maintain dimensions and tolerances to specifications. Physical Effort Employee must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, stretch, and work in awkward and cramped positions when welding in hard-to-reach or confined spaces. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance. Sheet metal work requires continuous exertion when bending and shaping more complex items and in constructing larger and bulkier systems. Working Conditions Employee works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, greasy, and smoky. Is exposed to fumes, heat, flying sparks, the glare of torches, ultraviolet radiation, and heated materials. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, broken bones, burns, and the chance of cuts when working with sharp objects. There may be discomfort when wearing protective clothing, safety shoes, gloves, flash shield or eye goggles, and other equipment as required. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform metal welding work involved in the manufacture, repair, modification, and assembly of various types of metal and alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures. Additionally, fabricates, modifies, repairs, assembles, and installs sheet metal parts, items, and assemblies.