Industrial Equipment Repairer.

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking an Industrial Equipment Repairer to perform maintenance and repair tasks on mechanical equipment. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain necessary licenses. Candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing various systems, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Experience in mechanical repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Diagnoses, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Performs general and scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Job description

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Defense Logistics Agency provided pay range

This range is provided by Defense Logistics Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27.00/yr - $31.68/yr

Duties

• Performs maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of mechanical equipment; assists in the repair of the mechanical/hydraulic portion of the overall storage modernization system.
• Diagnoses, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and subsystems.
• Performs general and scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment, such as stock retrieval systems, overhead and conveyor systems, etc.
• Load tests and inspects lifting devices in accordance with regulations and manuals.
• Removes, capacity checks, charges, and fills and drains lead acid type batteries used in material handling equipment (MHE).
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• 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: Yes
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna, in New Cumberland, PA.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• Pre-employment Physical: Required
  
  

Qualifications

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 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.

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

Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Requires bending, stretching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, etc. Lifts tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily done indoors either in a shop or at the equipment installation site. Works outside when and where necessary. Is exposed to excessive noise, fumes and the possibility of cuts, abrasions, electrical shocks, skin irritation and burns from battery solutions and accidents while operating motor vehicle. Required to wear rubber gloves/aprons, face shield and similar protective gear. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of this job.

Additional information

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

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Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration and Strategic Management Services

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