SHIPFITTING WORKER (WG-3820-08/10)

* Per OPM: "With President Trumps Executive Order. All resumes must be two pages in length."

Starting Pay*: $29.50/hr – $37.14/hr

Type: Full Time. This is a non-supervisory position.

Location: Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA

About NFPC

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.

Job Description

The incumbent of this position must be able to perform layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation or various metal structural parts supporting propulsor components. Includes cutting and sharpening of parts, shop sub-assembly of parts and positioning alignment. Also performs chipping, caulking, huck bolt, drilling, and grinding operations on metal ship fitter work. must also operate wall/bridge crane remote control and execute tacking and burning.

Responsibilities/Knowledge include but are not limited to:

• Follow written and oral instructions, provided by work leader, or supervisor.
• Knowledge of rolls, bends, flanges, cuts, and otherwise shapes plates, beams, and other metal structures, using plate rolls, hydraulic presses, bending brakes, jogging machines, and combination punching, shearing, drilling machines and mitering machines.
• Blueprint reading, technical manuals, mechanical drawing, and geometric and trigonometric principles used in developing and laying out patterns and sketches, and knowledge of ship fitting practices, processes, and materials.
• Independently perform non-routine repair work on major tanks and compartment systems.
• Skills and accuracy in drawing sketches and in developing, laying out, and fabricating their work.
• Operate a wide variety of test equipment such as test tree, gauges, and ultrasonic detectors.
• He/she is responsible for government owned tools, and equipment. Responsibilities extend to daily routine of cleanliness for shop safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified in the use of fitting tools such as plate rolls, hydraulic presses, bending brakes, jogging machines, and combination punching, shearing, drilling machines and mitering machines
• Qualified in measurement equipment.
• Adept and accepting to work in groups of two or more.

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

**How You Will Be Evaluated**

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications/requirements.

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 competencies.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person