Sheet Metal Mechanic (Welder)

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints sketches drawings specifications and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities.
- Develops patterns cuts forms joins assembles and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves angles and planes.
- Welds commonly used metals in connection with the construction and restoration of sheet metal products.
- Performs sheet metal mechanic duties in a safe manner utilizing safety practices and procedures and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
- Operates and maintains complex hand and power tools and equipment such as slip roll forming machines box and pan brakes rotary machines with extra forming rolls and crimping burring turning and beading machines and soldering and welding equipment to fabricate and repair items.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position
• May be required to train and/or guide lower graded employees
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material
• Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items;
• and reaching lifting and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-3800 Metal Work Group Sheet Metal Mechanic. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-3806 SHEET METAL MECHANIC (WELDER) without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of sheet metal shop mathematics.
2. Knowledge of safety and environmental standards regulations and requirements.
3. Knowledge of axcetylene and tungsten inert gas welding and cutting equipment to perform minor heating welding and cutting operations.
4. Skill in formulating plans patterns and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves angles and planes; in layout and pattern development (including geometric projection and triangulation); in fabricating complex items from a variety of materials such as galvanized or stainless steel black iron aluminum copper sheet magnesium honeycomb material and alloys; in using and maintaining a variety of metal shop tools equipment and measuring instruments; and in assembling fabricating and repairing sheet metal systems components and items.
5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints diagrams sketches and technical specifications.
6. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs; to adapt to new technologies affecting sheet metal mechanic work; and to communicate both orally and in writing.

Physical Effort
Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching lifting and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Weight lifted seldom exceeds 50 pounds.

Working Conditions
Works both inside and outside and is subject to a moderate amount of noise and vibration from shop machines. When working outside is subject to a variety of weather conditions. Subject to cuts bruises falls and burns. Shop areas normally have adequate lighting and ventilation. Required to wear safety glasses when performing eye hazardous operations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.