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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. 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. Responsibilities Assembles, repairs and services a variety of mobile equipment components, portable units and shelters, van-type trucks and trailers. Work is of a repetitive nature involving fitting, aligning and adjusting a variety of mobile equipment components, subassemblies and complete assemblies to extremely close tolerance. Works from blueprints and assembly drawings. Assists in developing required mechanical aids to perform unusual assembly operations. Operates standard machines and bench tools. Uses milling machines, drill press, arbor press, hand tools and hand powered tools. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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) General Equipment Assembler without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which includes assembling equipment components, portable units and shelters, van-type trucks, trailers and other types of wheeled equipment; reviewing blueprints or drawings to determine dimensions; operate standard machines and bench tools used in modifying parts. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 50 pounds, and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. Frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. Work requires frequent pushing, bending, reaching, standing, stopping, pulling, crawling, knelling, and climbing on a ladder or attached climbing devices. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work inside and occasionally outside in cold, drafty, damp, hot conditions. Both inside and outside, workers are exposed to irritations and discomfort from dust, grease, heat, and fumes. Conducts work on parts and systems which are dirty, oily, or greasy. May be subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock, and injuries from falls while repairing, positioning, assembling, and moving equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods Education Additional Information The Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center occupies 1.5 million square feet of its Kingsbury Complex home. As the only multi-purpose and vertically integrated metal manufacturer in the Department of Defense, the center possesses the unique technical expertise and equipment to manufacture products high in quality and sustainability. RIA-JMTC also reaches out to the community by offering machinist apprenticeships and other training programs to qualified applicants. The availability of centralized manufacturing and testing allows production to come full circle, thus minimizing the need to outsource. This full service center holds within it the people and the equipment needed to meet goals of continuous process improvement, efficiently utilizing available time and money. RIA-JMTC values its ability to provide rapid response and superior products to both the Armed services and the consumer. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistic Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is TERM not to exceed 13 months, with provisions to extend up to a maximum of 6 years. No provisions to be made permanent.