Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Job summary

You will serve as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mech. (Production Machinery Repairer) in the Facility and Infrastructure Management Department of FLTREADCEN EAST.

Major duties

You will install, troubleshoot and repair the most complex electronic industrial controls equipment. You will perform the more simple and routine tasks using scales, levels, feeler gauges, calipers and tachometers to repair, adjust, and test machinery and equipment such as small lathes, paint mixing equipment, conveyers and liquid pumps. You will work with engineering personnel as electronic maintenance expert in the installation/operation of new equipment. You will work primarily as a senior team member with production machinery mechanics to troubleshoot and differentiate between electronics and mechanical system problems.

Qualification

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including: 1) Performing diagnostic troubleshooting techniques on complex electronic industrial controls equipment such as Computer Controlled Test Cells, Automated Storage Kitting and Retrieval Systems (ASKARS) and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines to analyze faults resulting in system failure; 2) Installing, replacing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying equipment using sketches, schematics, and verbal consultations with contractors to connect system operation; 3) Performing production equipment maintenance using scales, levels, feel gauges, calipers, and tachometers to repair, adjust, and test machinery and equipment such as small lathes, paint mixing equipment, conveyers, and liquid pumps; 4) Modifying test devices and work sequences to devise solutions for repairing one-of-a-kind systems in which unforeseen problems arise; and 5) Working with engineering personnel as an electronic maintenance expert to develop test and repair procedures. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO USE HAND AND POWER TOOLS (ELECTRONICS) INGENUITY (ABILITY TO SUGGEST AND APPLY NEW METHODS) KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. THEORY OF ELECTRONICS TROUBLESHOOTING (ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) USE OF TEST EQUIPMENT (ELECTRONICS) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.