Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Installs, troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, overhauls, repairs, makes adjustments, and maintains a wide variety of highly complex electronic sensing and control systems, technical, mechanized, and automated. Installs, fabricates, modifies, and rebuilds entire conveyor systems involving automated materials handling systems and non-automated materials handling systems equipment from blueprints, sketches, and manufacturer layouts Responds to, evaluates, and diagnoses reported equipment failures; identifies the nature, extent, and operational impact of the failure using mechanical, electrical, and electronic test equipment. Analyzes and readjusts AMHS control and drive systems, with modern electronic devices, system components and control mechanisms; aligns and balances power control circuits, power connections, timing devices Inspects, evaluates, repairs, and replaces electrical and electronic operational and control systems and components. Services equipment having advanced electronic control systems Performs welding, brazing, cutting, heating, bending, and tempering, on various @types of metals. Uses electric arc and oxygen acetylene welding processes to manufacture and to rebuild parts. Troubleshoots, maintains and times for sequence hydraulic, pneumatic mechanical and electrical/electronic controls on conveyor systems, determines malfunctions, arrives at solutions and resolves problems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Industrial Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SOE): Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as checks all connections; tests current flow at the terminals or amperage level; measures the resistance of power output and timing during simulated test runs of MHE; repairs or replaces faulty circuits and electronic components with original replacement parts or with recommended substitutions. 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 Mechanic often works in cramped and uncomfortable positions when working on parts that are hard to reach. Must be able to push, pull, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb. Frequently, lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh approximately 60 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 60 pounds. If lifting over 60 pounds, assistance must be requested. Working Conditions Most work is inside warehouses and shops. Is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, and burns. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Is required to work in dusty and dirty locations using grease and solvents to clean equipment. Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids, coolants, and hydraulic fluids may cause burns or irritate the skin. SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be able to meet all medical requirements for the position. employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned, as directed by the supervisor. Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory, and foot protection, protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, etc.). Other @types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. Employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audiometric test will be conducted, as necessary, when working near or around noise hazardous areas, machinery or equipment. Education Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
