TOOLMAKER INSPECTOR

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE up to 5 years. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary or Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary or Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an TOOLMAKER INSPECTOR without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common fabricating, modification, and inspection on fabricated items and assemblies for proper build-up and application of materials. I can fabricate, modify, and repair molds, tools, dies and instrument parts. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Ability to Inspect - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Inspect Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop Ability to Use Shop Drawings Knowledge of Metals Measurement and Layout Operation of Machine Tools Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Majority of the time is spent standing and walking around. Required to stoop, bend and reach, climb and frequently handles objects weighing 10 pounds and occasionally objects up to 45 pounds. Hoist, hand trucks, lifts and other workers are available to assist with heavier items. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works is normally performed in a well-lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors. Exposed to dust from grinding, oil from machines, dirt, heat, noises, moving machinery and fumes. Possible danger to the skin and eyes from flying metal chips, abrasive particles, and hot metal; possibility of skin irritations from contact with coolants, lubricants, and abrasive compounds; danger to fingers, hands, and other parts of the body from sharp edges of tools, equipment and machinery. Wears safety glasses, safety shoes and other safety apparel and equipment. Workers are subjected to the usual dirt and noise of machine shop activities.