Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (6 Month Register).

Defense Logistics Agency; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States is seeking an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper/Worker to inspect, repair, retrofit, and calibrate Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) and CNC systems. The role involves diagnosing faults and using schematics, test equipment, and manuals to restore operation and accuracy.

Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, favorable suitability, and ability to obtain security clearance; pre-employment checks and physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Applicants will be evaluated on Electronics knowledge and problem solving.
• Ability to read schematics and use test equipment for diagnostics.
• Consideration for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary inspection, overhaul/repair, retrofitting, and final calibration of IPE.
• Diagnose faults in electronic, electrical, optical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical systems.
• Localize, isolate and repair faulty modules using schematics, logic diagrams, and test equipment.
• Test CNC systems, verify machine response and accuracy.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Test equipment use

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Test equipment

Schematic diagrams

Job description

Duties

• If selected at the WG-08 or WG-11 level, the following duties will be performed in a developmental capacity


• Performs preliminary inspection, overhaul/repair, retrofitting, modification and complete final operational testing and calibration of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE)


• Diagnoses and localizes a problem to a specific, electronic, electrical, optical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical malfunction


• Localizes, isolates and repairs or replaces faulty electronic modules and components by using schematics, logic diagrams, logic symbology, technical instructions, logic testing equipment, manual data input, and computer stored program procedures


• Performs testing, rewiring, repairing, overhauling, tracing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits, replacing of control units, electrical panels, fuses, and switches


• Tests overall Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) system operation by using data input in all modes to insure proper machine response and accuracy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen


• Tour of Duty: Flexible (https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Join-Our-Team/Benefits/#Work)


• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access


• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.


• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt


• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.


• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized


• Bargaining Unit Status: No


• Pre-Employment Physical: Required


• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Helper / Electronic Industrial Controls Worker / Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, your resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and that you have the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE And Minimum Qualifications For This Position Is

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision


• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. and Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)


• Theory of Electronics.


• Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics and Use of Test Equipment: Electronics

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort Work requires standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, stooping and sitting for extended periods of time working in cramped and/or awkward positions. Lifts and carries items weighing from 10 to 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds. Uses moderate physical effort, fine finger dexterity and close visual attention.

Working Conditions

Work is performed under shop conditions in an adequately lighted, heated and ventilated warehouse. Subject to loud noises, heat, cold, fumes, dirt, grease and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and injury when using tools and testing equipment. There is the hazard of electrical shock and burns, injury from moving machinery, and falls from heights. Occasionally required to work in other buildings and exposed to noises, fumes, dust and grease. Travel to other sites is required approximately 50% of the time.

Additional information

As required by 5 C.F.R.

• 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).

Reemployed Annuitants

This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.


• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.