Summary
You will serve as a Composite/Plastic Fabricator in the Production Resources Department of PSNS and IMF.
Responsibilities
You will remove and cover tanks, refrigeration units and other structural objects with insulating materials to reduce heat loss or absorption, to prevent moisture condensation or to deaden sound.
You will measure and calculate percentages and volumes for catalyst/resin mixtures, formulas for epoxy resins and formulate resin promoter requirements.
You will manufacture jigs, templates, patterns, and molds to fabricate one-of-a-kind, unique, and/or interlocking items.
You will fabricate handrails and ladders from fiberglass tubing and rod stock to meet blueprint and design specifications.
Qualifications
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 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION 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.