Ordnance Equipment Helper

U.S. Coast Guard•Glen Burnie, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Coast Guard, Industrial Department, Electro Group, in Baltimore, Maryland. The employee assists a journeyman ordnance equipment mechanic with work requiring additional help and independently performs less difficult tasks. Work includes maintaining and repairing ordnance systems assigned to the yard or agency; installing and connecting hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical weapon systems to test stands; and maintaining, repairing, and pretesting components at the assembly level to help senior mechanics assess their compatibility with complete weapons systems. Mandatory training must be successfully completed, and additional training may be provided as needed. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months, with a possible extension up to four years.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be registered with or exempt from the Selective Service.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug test.
Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation; the position requires a Secret clearance.
Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Applicants are assessed on the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; use of measuring instruments; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; and troubleshooting.
Qualifying experience and training may be paid or unpaid, including relevant volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

Assist a journeyman ordnance equipment mechanic with work that cannot be handled alone, and perform less difficult tasks independently.
Use common power and hand tools while working on the MK 75 Gun Weapon System, MK 38 Mod 1, 2, and 3 Machine Gun System, MK 92 Fire Control Systems, MK110 57mm, CIWS 20mm gun and loading system, and Mk137 and Nulka decoy launching systems.
Maintain and repair ordnance systems assigned to the yard or agency.
Install and connect hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical weapon systems to test stands.
Perform assigned maintenance, repair, and pretesting of components at the assembly level to help senior mechanics determine compatibility with the complete weapons system.
Successfully complete mandatory training and other training as necessary for success in the position.