FOUNDRY MOLDER HELPER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Foundry Worker in the Foundry Section (1440.1), Production Division (1440), Naval Foundry & Propeller of 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: RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY Assist with preparation of castings for machines and inspection by removing gates, risers, pins, or defective areas using air powered tools, as well as saws and blasting equipment.

Assist with mixing cement for use in the molding process. Assist with operating hand grinders, power driven swing grinders, metal band saws, and abrasive cutoff saws to produce required finish.

Assist grinding down welds and cleaning off finished castings. Ability to understand the characteristics of metal to determine the proper tools and methods to be employed.

Assists in charging, operating and maintaining foundry furnaces and ladles that are used to melt and pour a variety of metals and alloys.

Assists with Preparing castings for machining and inspection by removing gates, risers, fins, and/or defective areas using power tools, saws, blasting equipment, and pneumatic hand tools.

Operates hand grinders, power driven swing grinders, metal band saws, abrasive cut-off saws, and diamond wire rope saws. Cleans ladles and furnaces after use, chipping away loose metal and debris.

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 assist in charging, operating and maintaining foundry furnaces.
• You will prepare castings for machining and inspection
• You will examine castings and determine best methods to employ
• You will complete tasks that require testing, troubleshooting and repairing according to specifications and safety regulations.
• You will utilize oral and written instructions on job tasks from the supervisor, leader or senior grade employees.