About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC in the MACHINERY RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 70 at the NSWC PHILA DIV.
QualificationsAlthough 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. 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.
Major DutiesYou will install, align, and operate complex research, prototype, and commercial mechanical systems and equipment.You will fabricate component fixtures, tools, and support fixtures required to support test equipment and models.You will operate, troubleshoot, and diagnose failures in equipment and systems undergoing testing, making repairs as needed.You will serve as the lead mechanic directing other tradesmen in the overhaul and alteration of shipboard machinery systems.You will work from technical drawings, diagrams, and sketches to fabricate, modify, and repair test set-up and equipment.You will disassemble, inspect, repair, overhaul, and modify equipment before, during, and after the completion of testing.You will coordinate with supervisors, work leaders, and engineers to arrange support for the set-up and testing of systems.