Production Machinery Mechanic

As a Production Machinery Mechanic you will:

• Troubleshoot and repair techniques inspection loading and maintenance operations in the production of coins sorting coin destruction shipping & receiving upsetting stamping die control packaging laboring and the use of other equipment and machines.
• Operate and monitor electronic controller and rolling equipment primarily in the area of destruction of coinage and metal blanks
• Be responsible for the proper paperwork preparation for shipment and the use of the floor and tabletop scales.
• Be responsible for notifying the proper personnel at the time of shipment

• All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day three-shift basis 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
• May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes hard hats hearing protection gloves masks etc.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.

You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment job title length of time performing the duties and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.

You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Provide Production Support Services normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element applicants must have: completed training or formal education in performing these tasks but have not yet performed them on the job. In addition you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: (screen-out) Ability To Provide Production Support Services Knowledge of Equipment Structure Materials etc. (includes constructing repair and forging) Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (includes blueprint reading) Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc).

If you do not meet any of the categories listed you may wish to apply under announcement 26-MINT--P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period eligibility and how to apply.

Physical Requirements:
Sits frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Lifts up to 10 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Carries bilateral seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Pushes pulls up to 5 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Pushes pulls up to 10 lbs of force seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Pushes pulls greater than 10 lbs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Climbs stairs seldom (up to 10% of the time)
Climbs ladders occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Works at heights balances occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time
)Twists at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Crouches squats occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Kneels occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Reaches above shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Repetitive arm motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Power grasps frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Pinch grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time)
Fine finger manipulation occurs frequently (up to 70% of the time)
Required to talk constantly (greater than 70% of the time)
Ability to hear required constantly (greater than 70% of the time)
Ability to see required constantly (greater than 70% of the time)
Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of the time) Subject to temperature range that occurs in this indoor work area.