Metal Forger

at Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) in Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located at the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC): Responsibilities Set up and operate upset forging machines. Set up and operate 1,000 pounds to 12,000-pound steam, pneumatic, and hydraulic hammers. Program preheated furnaces to required temperatures. Forge a variety of metal parts from ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Metal Forger ~ without more than normal supervision. 1) Read drawings/blueprints; 2) Set up hammers under close guidance; 3) Set the controllers for furnaces 4) Blowing scale and lubricant- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Work assignments involve standing, walking, stooping, bending, and kneeling and may be done in awkward positions. Continually handles objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds and occasionally objects weighing up to 100 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in area of heat treat furnaces where temperatures may be above average. Is constantly exposed to the possibility of severe burns due to abnormally higher temperatures reached by metals from forging and being heated in furnaces. Work is in dirty area where the noise constantly reaches a level which is difficult to talk over. Wears a variety of Personal Protective Equipment to ensure safety. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone – no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information The Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center occupies 1.5 million square feet of its Kingsbury Complex home. As the only multi-purpose and vertically integrated metal manufacturer in the Department of Defense, the center possesses the unique technical expertise and equipment to manufacture products high in quality and sustainability. RIA-JMTC also reaches out to the community by offering machinist apprenticeships and other training programs to qualified applicants. The availability of centralized manufacturing and testing allows production to come full circle, thus minimizing the need to outsource. This full service center holds within it the people and the equipment needed to meet goals of continuous process improvement, efficiently utilizing available time and money. RIA-JMTC values its ability to provide rapid response and superior products to both the Armed services and the consumer. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.