Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/Helper (6 Month Register)

To qualify for an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper / Electronic Industrial Controls Worker / Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. WG-05: Ability to do the work of an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/ Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision; such tasks include: cleaning, disassembling, and reassembling components associated with Industrial Plant Equipment, building non-complex electrical panels consisting of contactors, fuse blocks, relays, transformers, and disconnects. Cutting, bending, threading conduit. Drilling and tapping holes in castings to mount electrical components. WG-08: Ability to do the work of an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/ Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision; such tasks include: assisting in the maintenance of electrical/electronic components. Taking direction from higher-grade mechanic while overhauling, installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of electronically/electrically controlled industrial equipment. Following specific directions while troubleshooting various electronic/electrical systems. Working as a team member in the installation, repair, and maintenance of complete computer numerical control, or similar systems by performing more simple and routine tasks, such as identifying, checking three phase motor systems, programmable logic controllers, AC variable frequency drives, DC SCR drives and connecting power and signal cables, replacing defective parts and assemblies which have been identified by higher grade mechanics, or monitoring systems operation by following operating testing procedures for the system and associated test equipment, and identifying and reporting improper operation indications. WG-11: Ability to do the work of an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/ Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision; such tasks include: preliminary inspection, overhaul/repair, retrofitting, modification and complete final operational testing and calibration of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) items. Demonstrates expert skill in diagnosing malfunctions by applying a high degree of knowledge of diverse occupational areas which include electronic, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, repair/rebuild instrumentation and hydraulic trades. Requires a high degree of understanding of computer numerical control logic, closed loop servo systems, analog and digital DC SCR Drives, analog and digital AC Variable Frequency Drives, programmable logic controllers, discrete 1/0 devices, and computer generated electrical prints utilizing a CAD system. Uses, repairs and inspects electronic and position measuring equipment such as the laser interferometer, optical systems, position readouts and their associated components and circuits. Tests, repairs and troubleshoots electronic AC and DC SCR type drive systems, director servo amplifiers, checks critical voltages and switching devices to assure proper operation. Uses Laser equipment to perform and plot automatically actual linear displacement measurements and straightness, squareness and parallelism analysis. WG-12: Ability to do the work of an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/ Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision; such tasks include: diagnosing malfunctions by applying a high degree of knowledge of diverse occupational areas which include electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical, repair/rebuild instrumentation and hydraulic trades. Familiar with computer numerical control logic, closed loop servo systems, analog and digital DC SCR Drives, analog and digital AC Variable Frequency· Drives, programmable logic controllers, discrete I/0 devices, and computer generated electrical prints utilizing a CAD systems. Has assisted with laser equipment to perform and plot actual linear displacement measurements and angular errors in straightness, square-ness and parallelism analysis. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort – Work requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and sitting for extended periods or time working in cramped and/or awkward positions. Lifts and carries items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Uses moderate physical effort, fine finger dexterity and close visual attention. Working Conditions – Work is performed under shop conditions in an adequately lighted, heated and ventilated warehouse. Subject to loud noises, heat, cold, fumes, dirt, grease and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and injury when using tools and testing equipment. There is the hazard of electrical shock and burns, injury from moving machinery, and falls from heights. Occasionally required to work in other buildings and is exposed to noises, fumes, dust and grease. Travel to other sites is required approximately 50% of the time.
This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 6/9/2024. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for more information. See below for important information regarding this job.