MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL WORKER (TITLE 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL WORKER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD1216000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter).

Military Grades: E-2 through E-6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which has provided a knowledge of mobile body construction; and the skill to remove, fabricate, reshape and replace or repair such damage as, dents, tears, wrinkles, cuts and creases by cutting, knocking out, welding, filling and sanding.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 18 months experience or training which has provided knowledge of mobile equipment construction and how all components and parts are installed and determine the total extent of damage and repair alternatives.

Experience in the use of gas, arc, and welding equipment to cut out damaged or deteriorated areas, remove rusted nuts and bolts, strengthen brackets and braces, weld simple cuts and breaks, and apply heat to bend, reshape damaged areas.

Experience in the use of trade equipment.

Experience applying body filler to build up depressed areas, and the skill to smooth by grinding and sanding, until the contour is uniform with the adjoining areas.

Experience applying primers paint with brush or spray gun, gravity feed and HVLP (high volume low pressure) equipment.

Experience in mathematical calculations and scribe patterns in the fabrication of wood or metal parts having straight lines or irregular curves. Major Duties:

As a MOBILE EQUIPMENT METAL WORKER, WG-3809-09, you will disassemble damaged mobile equipment bodies and components to determine nature and extent of damage and required repairs.

Fabricate, assemble, and install a variety of components made of sheet metal for buses, trailers, shelters, and other equipment.

Remove and replace damaged fenders, quarter panels, and top panels by cutting and welding with oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment.

Repair radiators, fuel tanks, and similar items by straightening, soldering, patching, tube rodding and splicing, plugging core sections, replacing cores and pressure testing for leaks.

Occasionally performs electrical repair work such as removing, splicing, insulating, soldering, and replacing cut or defective wiring on mobile equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.