PAINTING WORKER (MIXED TRADE)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PAINTING WORKER (MIXED TRADE) in the MRO PRODUCTION DEPT of FLTREADCEN EAST.

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 DO THE WORK WITHOUT SUPERVISION 1) Working from drawings, manuals, technical directives, instructions, and at times, under guidance of higher-graded Painter, 2) Preparing aircraft, engines, ground support equipment and components for finish using various chemicals, detergents and solvents in conjunction with high pressure steam and water, 3) Performing strip operations such as chemical and plastic media blasting, masking, applying chemical conversion to bare substrates, identifying various types of corrosion and treat in accordance with technical information, 4) Mixing and applies various paints/proper finishes to process aircraft, aircraft engine structures, components, assemblies and/or subassemblies.

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 remove, prepare and apply a variety of complex and advanced paint coatings.
• You will prepare surfaces and remove corrosion on aircrafts.
• You will compound and process ingredients to obtain bulk rubber.
• You will work from drawings and technical directives under guidance.
• You will prepare equipment with high steam pressure and water.