ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC

Full Job Description

This position is located on one of three shifts in the West Point Mint, Office of Production, Plant Engineering Division.

The position performs installation, maintenance, trouble analysis, rebuilding, overhauling, modifying, aligning and calibrating of integrated electronic equipment, electrical systems (computer, security and fire systems, data lines) and machinery used for numismatic coin production and packaging.

If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 26-MINT-12933435-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply.

Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Assignments require moderate physical effort with the incumbent lifting, carrying and handling items (tools, materials, equipment, etc.) weighing up to 40 pounds.

Occasionally lifts items in excess of 40 pounds and assistance is usually available with heavy items. Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, and crouching.

May work in sitting position for extended periods.

May work from ladders, scaffolds, platform lifts and hard to reach places 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 You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of 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 for the WG-12, applicants must have: I can independently troubleshoot standard issues and perform routine repairs on moderately complex systems.

To meet the screen-out element for the WG-11, applicants must have: I can independently perform routine repairs, replace components, and install wiring or conduit on standard systems.

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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Theory of Electronics.

Major Duties:

The following are the duties of this position at the WG-12.

If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

Repair, perform trouble analysis, modify, calibrate, align, program and install new and existing complex systems, i.e.

coin presses, burnishers, ultrasonic cleaners and other related equipment, security, fires systems, programmable computers and solid-state controls.

Rebuild, overhaul, modify, install, maintain and test new and existing complex production and electronic equipment/systems.

Evaluate circuitry interrelationship, interaction and interconnection of assemblies and systems.

Trouble analyzes, rebuild and overhaul system, modifying techniques and procedures to specified parameters.

Coordinate with technical and professional personnel on matters affecting operating specifications, development of new control systems and their modification.