Electroplating Inspector

Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: www.redriver.army.mil Responsibilities Observe the quality of work is performed to ensure compliance in the final acceptance inspection stage. Monitor the periodic calibration of equipment specified to ensure equipment is calibrated. Perform final inspections to ensure Quality Assurance criteria is met. Recommend electroplating improvements on vehicle components to remain in compliance. Utilize work specifications to detect problem areas to prevent production of defective items. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electroplating Inspector without more than normal supervision to include initiating request for service when the integrity of the material is questionable. I can perform common duties to include recommending electroplating improvements on vehicle components to remain in compliance, utilizing electrolytic equipment such as electroplating anodizing, film treating, and other protective plating processes covering to complete the electroplating process, and utilizing required personal protective equipment to perform electroplating duties. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Inspect Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort-May be required to lift weights up to 45 pounds without assistance, and over 45 pounds with assistance from another worker or weight handling equipment. Working Conditions-Exposed to possible burns from steam, hot water, acids, hot oils, and metal. Subject to skin irritations due to contract with acids, bases, and other chemical compounds or solutions. Subject to noxious fumes, dirt, considerable noise, and excessive humidity. Works with gloves and other protective equipment or clothing. Works in eye hazardous area requiring wearing of safety glasses and other safety equipment. NOTE: Subject to travel CONUS and OCONUS locations on short notice. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.