About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities & the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position will make and install complex standing and running rigging used to support, secure, or operate weight handling equipment, machinery, and other items having critically fit, tension, and operational requirements.
QualificationsWho 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) Rigger (Production Machinery Repairer) ~ without more than normal supervision. Possess the ability to perform common duties rigging and equipment repair duties, select and install appropriate rigging gear to support and move loads, make minor repairs of equipment, and operating machinery to move equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Performs arduous work, which involves frequent lifting or carrying moderately heavy objects. Continually reaches, bends, stoops, pushes, and pulls while attaching rigging to objects to be moved and frequently uses entire body weight to push or pull suspended loads. Stands and walks for prolonged periods of time; may climb on platforms or other structures and may work in cramped and awkward positions. Must have good coordination and balance in working around machinery while in operation. Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Uncomfortable conditions exist such as noise, dirt, grease, vibrations, poor ventilation and illumination, and unpleasant odors. Employee is subjected to hazards of moving machinery, swinging loads, breaking slings, and falling objects which results in exposure to possible cuts, bruises, scrapes, fractures, etc.; and is subjected to explosive hazards while working on ammunition production equipment while explosive operations are in progress.
Major DutiesPerform rigging work necessary to move, load, unload and install heavy items.Utilize a variety of cables, slings, ropes, and chains according to established policies.Calculate load capacities to determine optimal rigging configurations.Repair production machinery utilizing a variety of standardized methods.Operate semi-trucks to transport heavy equipment for facility installation projects.