SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER (AIRCRAFT)
Air Force Materiel Command
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SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Hawaii
Salary
$41.90 - $48.88
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of sheet metal workers in a naval shipyard, where you'll guide tasks, ensure everyone has the right tools and plans, and help solve on-the-job questions while working alongside the group.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in metal fabrication who enjoys supervising others in a structured, hands-on environment like repairing ships.
A good fit would be a skilled tradesperson ready to take on leadership without needing a college degree.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to lead or supervise workers in a trade setting
- Hands-on experience as a sheet metal mechanic, including fabrication and repair
- Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints and plans
- Skill in managing tools, materials, and supplies for projects
- Ability to provide guidance on procedures, policies, and instructions to team members
- Quality of experience over quantity, demonstrated through paid, unpaid, or volunteer work
Full Job Description
You will serve as a SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEADER in the STRUCTURAL AND FABRICATION SHOP in the PRODUCTION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (code 900) of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.
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 LEAD OR SUPERVISE.
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 pass on instructions received from supervisors and get work started
- You will work along with other workers and set the pace.
- You will ensure plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
- You will provide assistance and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
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