WELDER

Description:

You will serve as a WELDER in the Mayport Production Branch, FRCMA VRT Department, Mayport Navel Station Aviation Depot of FLTREADCEN DET MID ATLANTIC PAX RIVER.

Requirements:

Although 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 THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 1.Operating as a certified welder in the execution of welding and cutting operations on weldable metals in all positions (flat, vertical and overhead), including pipes, valves and fittings for high-pressure air and steam subject to various non-destructive tests. 2 Performing and/or assisting in jobs normally assigned to other trades in the Voyage Repair Team (VRT) such as: Rigger, Marine Machinery Mechanic, Pipe fitter, Ship fitter, Test Mechanic and Electrician 3. Reading and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings, blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions. 4. Welding various types of metals including but not limited to: carbon and corrosion resistant steels, copper, brass, nickel, aluminum magnesium, titanium, chromolybdenum and their alloys.

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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

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.