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Summary This position is located in the Manufacturing Department, Production Division of the U.S. Mint, San Francisco, CA. The purpose of this position is to set up, operate and maintain a number of automated machine tools to auto-polish dies in the production of proof coins. This position will also perform laser frosting operations and coating operations and be responsible for performing manual buffer and polisher duties. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the WG-10. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Die Finishing Specialist, you will: Be responsible for performing automated and manual die finishing work for the production of proof coins. Perform all set up programming operations using control panels on computer controlled automated polishers. Make necessary adjustments to set up equipment. Perform equipment pre-inspections that verify proper operational parameters to ensure optimal performance for automated processes. Uses laser engraving frosting operations and visually inspect, analyze, evaluate, examine and interpret die conditions and dimensions that require in-depth examinations and the application of required specifications to determine acceptability and ensure that images (i.e., letters, numbers and artistic features) are not damaged and conform to mandatory, standard, specifications. Perform basic buffer and polisher duties and responsibilities and finish metal surfaces by manually buffing, polishing, deburring, burnishing, filing, grinding and tumbling and using hand tools or powered equipment. Perform buffer polisher duties and responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-MINT-38-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Requirements: Sits occasionally (up to 30% of the time) Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time) Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs. from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) Lifts up to 10 lbs. between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time) AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have performed finishing processes or similar industrial/production processes with products or completed training or formal education in performing these tasks (buffing, polishing, cleaning or other similar quality fine tuning alterations to items). In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Metals, Operation of Machine Tools, Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE Local 0051 This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits