ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC

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The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate various types of moderately complex electronically controlled equipment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-2600 Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of electronically controlled industrial systems, components, and accessories. 2.

Knowledge of electronic theory and circuits and basic logic circuits for power, timing, and motion controls, indicating and counting mechanisms, similar devices and a variety of technical data, such as schematics, diagrams, and technical orders relating to the electronics trade.

3. Skill in the operation, capabilities, and limitations of electronic systems complicated by a variety of multi- component assemblies and devices. 4.

Skill in the knowledge of related electrical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. 5. Ability to practice safety, environmental, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

6. Ability to use hand and power tools of the electronics trade to include a variety of electronic, electrical, or electromechanical test and measurement equipment.

Physical Effort: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Mechanics frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds).

Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping are required. Occasionally, climbing and working in high places may be required.

Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas.

When equipment is fixed in place it is sometimes necessary to work in warehouse or industrial areas exposed to loud noises, heat or cold, fumes, etc.

Mechanics are subject to injuries such as electric shock, cuts and bruises, as well as burns caused by electrical energy or soldering irons.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

-Plans and lays out work from electrical and electronic block diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical orders.

-Performs pretest, operational (functional), and final testing; final tuning; alignment; and/or calibration of moderately complex electronic control systems, components, and/or subassemblies.

-Installs, overhauls, repairs, fabricates, and/or modifies various types of electronically controlled industrial equipment characterized by moderate complexity of design, construction, and function.

Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles systems, components, and subassemblies.

-Performs preventive maintenance on electronic control systems to include disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and calibration.

-Utilizes safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations and maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment.