Welder.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Welder to perform planning, layout and fitting work for construction, maintenance and repair of equipment and structures at the Dredge Jadwin site. You will handle sheet metal work with various metals and determine welding techniques and materials needed.

Construct diverse metal parts, use templates and shop equipment, and assist in ensuring timely material delivery. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience performing welding from simple to moderately complex welds.
• Ability to work with light to heavy gauge metals and various materials.
• Familiarity with templates, blueprints and jigs for fabrication and repair.

Responsibilities

• Performs planning, layout and fitting work for construction, maintenance and repair of equipment and structures.
• Performs sheet metal work with 30 to 16 gauge metals (galvanized iron, stainless steel, tin, copper, lead, zinc, aluminum).
• Determines welding techniques and selects proper electrodes or rods.
• Constructs elbows, flumes, conduits and complex metal shapes up to 48 inches in diameter.
• Ensures material is ordered and delivered to avoid delays.
• Performs pressure work on steam lines and boilers as required.

Skills

Welding

Sheet metal work

Layout & fitting

Materials selection

Blueprints/templates

Tools

Shop machines

Cutting torches

Chisels & grinders

Welding electrodes

Job description

Duties

• Performs the required planning, layout and fitting work involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of equipment and structures.
• Perform sheet metal work involving 30 to 16 guage metals, such as galvanized iron, stainless steel, tin, copper, lead, zinc, and aluminum.
• Determining the welding techniques to use and select the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes or rods.
• Constructing elbows of any degree and size up to 48 inches in diameter; flumes; conduits; multi-sided shapes and irregular configuration.
• Assuring material is ordered and delivered to work sites so work is not delayed.
• Performing pressure work related to steam lines and boilers which are subject to Coast Guard inspection and approval.
• Utilizing templates, heavy shop machines and equipment, sledge hammers, chisels, bars, wrenches, expanders, bolt cutters, drills, cutting torches, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires pre-employment and annual physical.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) Welder ~ without more than normal supervision. Duties include: Constructing a wide range of welds from simple to moderate welding; determining disassemble or repair necessary and materials to be used; Working with light, heavy gauge and hardened metals, welding all the various types of weldable items assigned, using flat, vertical, horizontal, at overhead positions. utilizing templates, jigs, blueprints and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment, including repair of light or intricately made mechanical parts. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work involves standing, walking, stooping, climbing and crawling. Work may be performed in an awkward or cramped position. Incumbent frequently handles, lifts, or carries parts or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing more.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent is subject to injury from lifting and operating machines; burns from electric arc, gas torches, and molten metal; and danger exists to the eyes from metal chips, electric arc, rust and dust. There is also the danger of explosive gases.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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
• This is a(n) 29 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• NOTE: The duty location of this position is wherever the Dredge Jadwin is located.

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.