MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL MECHANIC

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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-3800, Metal Work Group, Sheet Metal Mechanic, 3806 Series.

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 ability to perform the duties of a MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL MECHANIC 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 how to repair collision damaged vehicles 2 Knowledge of how to restore vehicles to like new condition3 Knowledge of a wide range of trade practices, accepted surface preparation and coating methods, and of paintsand thinning additives 4 Knowledge of safety and environmental standards, regulations, and requirements 5 Skill in reading and interpreting work orders and technical specifications 6 Skill in selecting and applying the proper coating materials for a variety of sheet metal surfaces on vehicles.

Skill in using a wide vanety of hand and power tools such as crimping, burning, turning, and bending machines,and soldering and welding machines, and pamting tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, gramning devices, viscosity tester, thickness gauges, and compressors 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:

• -Straightens and repairs damaged frames and unibody structural components such as floor pans, door frames and bumper support members using hand and powered tools -Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components such as fenders, doors, door panels, hoods, deck lids, grills, bumpers, and roof and quarter panels -Prepares various surfaces of interior and exterior vehicle sheet metal structures by mechanically and chemically removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, and applying fillers and base coats -Uses and maintains tools Uses basic hand and power tools such as body hammers, air chisels, hand snips, band and circular saws, autobody clamps, dollies, air sanders, air grinders, alignment tools -Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains asafe and clean work environment Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing