Composite Technician

Job TitleComposite/Plastic WorkerJob DescriptionDutiesPerform standard and routine repairs, restore, and remove composite or plastic parts and structures with surface damage such as chips, scratches, minor cuts, pits, abrasion, dents, perform wet layups, delamination, dis-bond, and bubbles.Assemble vacuum bags and make basic repairs to restore the aerodynamic smoothness of parts in order to prevent further damage.Independently, with minimal oversight and follow specific instructions and use established methods, processes, blueprints, and technical directives to accomplish routine assignments.Requirements Conditions of employmentMust be a US Citizen.Must be determined suitable for federal employment.Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.govWithin the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of timeThis position requires rotating shift work.You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.QualificationsAlthough a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF an COMPOSITE/PLASTIC WORKER, 4352-8 without more than normal supervision such as:Assisting with and or setting up and operating various standard industrial machines, tools, and equipment, such as sanders, routers, drills, heat blankets, heat lamps, pre-constructed jigs, molds, and form blocks;Using common types of plastic resins, epoxies, acrylics and other similar materials to repair surface areas on rotor blades;Interpreting single-view blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and similar drawings, and to using arithmetic/standard handbook formulae in performing dimensional measurements and maintaining required tolerances;Performing standard, routine disassembly and assembly operations; andPerforming shop clean-up duties and keeps parts and materials neatly stored in the work area.Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.