FABRIC WORKER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Fabric Worker in the Production Resources Department (900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES Experience resourcing in-depth knowledge and technique, skill in reading, interpreting, and correctly following complex written instructions; Experience with drawings, blueprints, specifications, radiological engineering standard, proper ventilation requirements-based knowledge of trade materials for containment fabrication; Experience applying skill in mathematical principles of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to determine irregular curves, angles, planes, pitches, cylindrical, tapered, truncated cones and frustums for containment lay out; Experience planning and laying out work; Experience utilizing necessary tools, equipment and material to complete task; Experience ensuring safety and housekeeping rules are maintained.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

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

• You will evaluate and fabricate a wide range of complex Containment Barriers throughout the shipyard.
• You will plan, organize, coordinate, and implement numerous quality-related requirements as they relate to design, fabrication, inspection, installation, and removal for both off-hull and in-hull enclosures.
• You will assess complex containment needs depending on the area located and the hazards involved.
• You will determine and develop the fabrication, methods taken, materials needed to create and install, lay out work and equipment used for preparation and construction of radiological and non-radiological barriers and enclosures.
• You will select, cut, shape, join, bond, fit and assemble containments.
• You will utilize your knowledge of theories, principles, techniques, and practices of design and drawing to work from both isometric and two-dimensional views.