COMPOSITE WORKER

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a COMPOSITE WORKER, Position Description Number D2502000 and is part of the HI 154 MXS, National Guard.

LOCATION: 154 Maintenance Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position.

Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training demonstrating very basic working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc.

and Low Observable (LO) material characteristics; a very basic working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of very basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components; knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e.

PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; and ability to learn new skills and apply them to work in this series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify as a WG-07: Must have 12 months experience or training demonstrating a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc.

and LO material characteristics; working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components; knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e.

PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; ability to examine parts and items to locate defects; estimate the amount of adhesive filler needed for a repair by approximating the depth, length, and width of the damaged area in inches and then estimating the amount of filler in grams; ability to repair irregularly shaped LO and composite materials that have been damaged; ability to bond LO material, composites, and metals.

To qualify as a WG-10: Must have at least 18 months of experience or training demonstrating a practical thorough knowledge of the newest substances to recommend and/or select materials for prototype and one-time items.

Composite Fabricators have an extensive knowledge of the properties and machining characteristics of a variety of composite or plastic materials.

Extensive practical knowledge of the LO theory and practices with a direct influence to RCS reduction.

Knowledge in adapting shop practices, methods, and procedures for use in unorthodox processes to fit new projects.

Knowledge in establishing manufacturing procedures for newly developed compound materials by experimenting with various manufacturing techniques, curing times, irregular curvatures (surfaces), temperatures, and pressure.

Knowledge in manufacturing master patterns and molds with numerous compound curves and intersecting compound angles.

Knowledge in applying mathematics to calculate loads, fits, sizes, and weights not provided in instructions and blueprints to overcome design flaws and lay out more complex items.

Broad knowledge in interactions between like and dislike chemical and other low observable materials to provide a coherent bond line action. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a.

Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b.

Authorization for payment of PCS expenses may be granted only after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Hawaii National Guard. c.

In addition to your application, documents of last performance appraisal, past civilian performance, letter of recommendations, and or military performance may be submitted. d.

Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.

e. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume.

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).

f. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. g.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

h.

Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual.

Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

i. Candidates above the grade of E-5 must include in their application the willingness to take a voluntary downgrade in order to be considered. j.

Eligibles on this list will be given automatic consideration for position vacancies occurring during the six months period following the close of this announcement. k.

Current T32 Technicians who have permanent tenure will occupy this position as a Temporary Promotion Year to Year not to exceed 5 years.

Temporary promotion may be converted to a Permanent Promotion without further competition if the position becomes available.

Selectee may return to his/her former graded position when the Temporary Promotion is no longer needed and may be effected at any time without adverse action procedures. l.

T5 Employees with permanent tenure will lose their permanent status if selected and will be converted to T32 Indefinite.

If selected Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.

Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system. m.

New Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite tenure appointments do not serve a trial period.

Indefinite tenure appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.

Indefinite tenure appointments will be eligible for health and life insurance coverage and will be covered under a retirement system. n.

This position may be filled at the lower WG-07 grade or the target grade of WG-10.

An applicant who is selected at the lower grade will have potential for promotion to the target grade of WG-10 without further competition.

Promotion to full operating level will be made after qualifications and eligibility requirements have been met and the incumbent is performing at the higher level in a satisfactory manner.

Major Duties:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The purpose of this position is to assist a higher-graded worker to accomplish inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting, and data documentation Low Observable (LO) systems and structures.

Incumbent receives on-the-job experience and training to progress to the full performance level PD: D2503000(WG-4352-10).

Performs basic repairs and maintenance with minimum instruction from a composite fabricators in performing repair and maintenance of LO coatings and structural systems.

Performs basic repairs and maintenance with minimal instruction from higher graded Composite Fabricators to repair and maintain composite, advanced composites, metal and thermoplastic aircraft structures.

Performs basic repairs and maintenance with minimal instruction from higher graded Composite Fabricators to repair, apply, and maintain corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE.

Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description (D2502000) for the WG-07 position.

All position descriptions can be obtained from the HRO.