Industrial Worker

Summary About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at Pine Bluff Arsenal. This position serves as an Industrial Worker, building munitions, and operating production machinery. Responsibilities Checks equipment settings to assure equipment is operating within specified ranges and tolerances. Performs functional tests to verify proper operation of chemical/biological defense equipment. Operates automatic machines and equipment to carry out assembly operations. Performs daily start-up and shut down procedures for assigned equipment. Follows established safety instructions for each piece of equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Industrial Worker without more than normal supervision. Duties which include applying safety practices while handling and processing ammunitions or explosives; performing visual inspections of equipment for defects; and utilizing various equipment (such as hand tools, power press, ect) for repairs. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Efforts: Operators routinely/daily lift, carry, and stack components and containers weighing 20 pounds. Workers frequently lift and carry buckets, cartons, and cans weighing up to 50 pounds May pull or push hand trucks carrying several hundred pounds. The work requires sitting, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, and long periods of standing. Endurance and eye-hand coordination are required to work at a steady pace and rhythm for long periods. Workers perform work on hard surfaces and in work areas requiring them to stand, stoop, and bend. Hand-trucks, dollies and other workers are available for assistance with heavier items. Endurance and hand-eye coordination are required to work at a set pace and rhythm for long periods. Hand-trucks, dollies and other workers are available for assistance with heavier items. Working Conditions: Work is both inside and outside. The worker may occasionally work inside areas that are drafty and in rare occasion hot and un-air conditioned. The nature of the work is sometimes dirty, dusty, greasy, and the area may be noisy. Workers may be required to stand on floors made of concrete and anti-fatigue mats are used for standing long periods of time. Often, the workers are sitting on stools while attending their work station. Operators may be required to wear protective clothing overalls, safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, protective masks, and goggles on assignments. They are frequently exposed to moisture and wet floors as a result of cleanup operations in work areas. They are required to work in proximity to fumes from acid, solvents, other industrial type of chemicals, and explosives. Industrial Hygiene monitoring may be required to determine appropriate levels of personnel protective equipment. They may be exposed to the possibility of explosion and flash fire. There may be a chance for injuries and all hazards have been analyzed to insure risk to the worker is reduced and acceptable Education Additional Information 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. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Ammunition Management Career Field position. 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. 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.