Electronic Industrial Controls Worker (120 Day Register)
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Job Location:
Mechanicsburg, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 35
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of October 19 2025. Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more information.
See below for important information regarding this job.
- If filled at the WG-8 level position has promotion potential to the positions of Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic WG-11 and the target position Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic WG-12.
- Performs preliminary inspection overhaul/repair retrofitting modification and complete final operational testing and calibration of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE)
- Diagnoses and localizes a problem to a specific electronic electrical optical hydraulic pneumatic or mechanical malfunction.
- Localizes isolates and repairs or replaces faulty electronic modules and components by using schematics logic diagrams logic symbology technical instructions logic testing equipment manual data input and computer stored program procedures.
- Performs testing rewiring repairing overhauling tracing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits replacing of control units electrical panels fuses and switches.
- Tests overall Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) system operation by using data input in all modes to insure proper machine response and accuracy.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: 1st Shift;
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
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 an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/ Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic without more than normal supervision
Physical Effort: Work requires standing walking bending crouching reaching stooping and sitting for extended periods or time working in cramped and/or awkward positions. Lifts and carries items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Uses moderate physical effort fine finger dexterity and close visual attention.
Working Conditions: Work is performed under shop conditions in an adequately lighted heated and ventilated warehouse. Subject to loud noises heat cold fumes dirt grease and the possibility of cuts bruises and injury when using tools and testing equipment. There is the hazard of electrical shock and burns injury from moving machinery and falls from heights. Occasionally required to work in other buildings and is exposed to noises fumes dust and grease. Travel to other sites is required approximately 50% of the time.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: 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.
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 a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- IDS
- Electronic Warfare
- PCB
- Military Experience
- Mobile Devices
- Surface Mount Technology
- Assembly Experience
- Schematics
- Security System Experience
- Soldering
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
