Artillery Repairer Title 32 Permanent

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of maintenance repair and inspections on mounted towed and motorized artillery and armored equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a wide variety of repair rebuild modification inspection and testing of self-propelled artillery towed artillery turret mounted weapon systems and associated mechanisms such as loading firing and recoil mechanisms turret hydraulic systems drive controllers oil gears oil pumps elevating and traversing mechanisms hydraulic systems and simple electrical systems. Operates various component parts to determine serviceability and to localize malfunctions to determine extent of corrective adjustments and repair procedures required. Removes and disassembles weapon assemblies for repair replacement or overhaul. Replaces unserviceable or non-repairable parts. Observes action of electrical hydraulic and mechanical components for evidence of abnormal operations. Performs gas pressure tests and prefiring checks and adjustments. Measures cannon bores for wear and erosion by employing comparison gauge borescope and pullover gauge. Reassembles and installs assemblies on weapons and turret mechanisms. Performs final tests and adjustments to ensure that equipment is operating within the prescribed limits and tolerances.

Works on complete artillery pieces or a wide variety of major components complex assemblies and systems. Works on major assemblies such as gun tubes breeches carriages mounts turrets elevating traversing loading and control systems. Incumbent decides what parts and mechanisms can be reworked refitted or replaced. Performs adjustments and alignments as required. Assembles adjusts installs aligns and meshes recoil systems hydraulic rammers traversing mechanisms and similar major components.

Traces circuits by referring to schematic diagrams and visually inspects circuits for faulty insulation poor electrical contacts and broken or worn electrical components. Uses test equipment and analyzes continuity of circuits. Repairs or replaces circuits. Employs applicable test measuring and diagnostic equipment in conjunction with technical publications and prior knowledge to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions.

May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard.

Military Grades: E1 to E8

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position.

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state in their resumes their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade.

Compatible Military Assignments: 13 and 91 series

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to perform mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic system operations. Experience demonstrating the ability to fit and adjust parts and assemblies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training in dismantling cleaning and reassembling various artillery subassemblies. Experience which has demonstrated the ability to diagnose malfunctions by recognizing worn or damaged parts by measurement strength of springs or dimension of parts. Experience using hand tools a limited number of measuring instruments and a variety of test equipment. Experience which demonstrated the ability to interpret and apply a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials.

It is not necessary for applicants to possess the MOS/AFSC listed as compatible to the position in order to apply however applicant must meet the qualifications for the position. It is applicants responsibility to acquire a compatible MOS/AFSC within 1 year of appointment. Coordinate with your units training representative to determine whether or not you can qualify for a specific MOS/AFSC and/or receive training within the 1 year timeframe before accepting the position.