Production Equipment Mechanic

About the role

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Production Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Duties which include repairing production or assembly machinery; interpreting technical manuals to prevent equipment downtime; and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The production equipment mechanic frequently makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires him to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The production equipment mechanic frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, he may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. The production equipment mechanic is sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. The production equipment mechanic is frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. He is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. When working in munitions manufacturing areas, employee is subjected to the possibility of hazards from toxic chemical and explosives items.

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