Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) Leader
About The Position
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a work leader, working directly with journeymen and non-journeymen performing tasks to manufacture, repair, and modify sheet metal components. The position also performs the full range of journeyman sheet metal mechanic tasks. The work leader provides guidance and relays the supervisor’s instructions to employees, gets work started, and develops and delivers specialized hands-on training on specific PAC-identified tasks under the Certification of Personnel (COP) Program. The position plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders to manufacture aircraft sheet metal structures with straight and curved edges, irregular angles, planes, and curves. The employee follows established safety practices and procedures and maintains a safe, clean work environment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with moderate noise and vibration from shop machines and exposure to varied weather conditions. The work may involve cuts, bruises, falls, and burns.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C requirements for the WG-3800 Metal Work Family and demonstrate the knowledge and skill needed to perform the job. The emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily its length.
- Must meet the screen-out element: ability to lead or supervise.
- Qualifications are evaluated for knowledge of equipment, structures, and materials; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; layout and pattern development, including geometric projection and triangulation; use of hand and power tools for metal work; and dexterity in assembly, disassembly, and reassembly.
- Must be able and willing to assume a lead or supervisory position.
- Must maintain current certifications.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service.
- Must obtain and/or maintain the security clearance required for the position.
- May be required to pass a drug test upon selection.
- May be required to travel.
- A physical examination may be required.
- Must use direct deposit if hired as a federal employee.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and relay the supervisor’s instructions to employees, and get work started.
- Develop and provide specialized hands-on training on specific PAC-identified tasks under the Certification of Personnel (COP) Program to ensure employees are qualified for their assigned tasks.
- Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders to manufacture aircraft sheet metal structures.
- Perform journeyman-level tasks to manufacture, repair, and modify sheet metal components.
- Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Maintain current certifications.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
- Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
