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WOOD WORKER

Naval Supply Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$28.10 - $32.79

per hour

Type

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves building and preparing sturdy wooden shipping containers to safely transport military equipment, including hazardous materials, while following strict safety rules.

Workers use various tools to create custom crates that protect items like aircraft parts and engines during storage and shipping.

It's a good fit for hands-on tradespeople with woodworking experience who can work independently and pay close attention to detail.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform woodworking tasks independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience in building custom shipping containers with complex bracing for durability and safety
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations for packaging, shipping, and handling hazardous materials
  • Proficiency in using hand tools, woodworking machinery, and equipment like saws and drills
  • Skills in determining sizes, shapes, and repairs needed for containers to meet military specifications
  • Capability to conduct inventories of materials and supplies
  • Relevant paid or volunteer experience in trades and labor occupations

Full Job Description

You will serve as a WOOD WORKER in the SUPPLY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR SAN DIEGO.

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: The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

An example of the screen out element is: I have the ability to and have demonstrated experience performing a full range of Wood Worker tasks including performing a majority of the following: 1.

Determining the sizes, shapes, parts, bracing and sections required to manufacture a durable transportation vehicle in order to prevent damage during storage or transports; 2.

Select the appropriate tools, machines, equipment, and work methodology in order to construct custom built items having complex features or special requirements for sturdiness, serviceability, size, fit, and safety; 3.

Utilize a knowledge of transportation/woodworking rules and regulations for preparation, packaging, and shipping requirements for all materials, including all hazardous materials; 4.

Determine or recommend the extent of repairs required or construction alternatives necessary to modify or rework containers.

I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

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 prepare containers with appropriate blocking, bracing for shipment of both general cargo and hazardous materials such as flammables, caustics, and corrosives.
  • You will be required to fabricate shipping containers to military specifications, for all materials including hazardous materials.
  • You will construct a full range of standard and nonstandard containers requiring complex bracing such as assemblies, aircraft parts, radar antennas, engines, and calibrated equipment.
  • You will use a variety of hand tools, machinery and mechanized equipment while performing duties associated with this position such as wood working machinery, radial arm saws, band saws, drill presses, generators, drills, screw/nail guns, and more.
  • You will conduct regular inventories of all materials and supplies needed.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/3/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12898773-26-AMP