Die Finishing Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located at US Mint,Manufacturing Directorate - Philadelphia - Die Manufacturing Division.

As a Die Finishing Specialist, you will be setting up, operating, and maintaining a number of automated machine tools to auto-polish dies in the production of proof coins.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.

You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.

To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: completed training or formal education in performing these tasks but have not yet performed them on the job .

In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified.

Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: (screen-out) Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, Knowledge of Metals, Operation of Machine Tools, Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop.

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-12887735. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Physical Requirements Sits occasionally (up to 30% of the time)Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time)Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time)Lifts up to 10 lbs.

from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)Lifts up to 10 lbs. between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time)Lifts up to 20 lbs.

from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)Lifts up to 20 lbs. between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time)Lifts up to 30 lbs.

from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time)Lifts up to 30 lbs. between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time)Lifts up to 40 lbs.

between knuckle and chest level frequently (up to 70% of the time)Carries unilateral occasionally (up to 30% of the time)Carries bilateral frequently (up to 70% of the time)Pushes pulls up to 51bs of force frequently (up to 70% of the time)Pushes pulls up to 10 lbs.

of force seldom (up to 10% of the time)Pushes pulls greater than 10 lbs.

of force seldom (up to 1 0% of the time)Climbs stairs occasionally (up to 30% of the time)Bends at waist seldom (up to 10% of the time)Twists at waist occasionally (up to 30% of the time)Crouches squats seldom (up to 10% of the time)Reaches knees to shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time)Reaches above shoulders seldom (up to 10% of the time)Repetitive hand motion occurs seldom (up to 10% of the time)Pinch grasps seldom (up to 10% of the time)Fine finger manipulation occurs seldom (up to 10% of the time)Ability to hear required seldom (up to 10% of the time)Ability to see required constantly (greater than 70% of the time) AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S.

National Major Duties:

As a Die Finishing Specialist, you will: Operate and maintain a number of automated machine tools to auto-polish dies in the production of proof coins.

Perform laser frosting operations and coating operations using the Particle Vapor Deposition (PVD) process. Perform automated and manual die finishing work for the production of proof coins.