Welder

This vacancy is for aWG-3703-10, Welder located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY HONOLULU in HONOLULU, Hawaii.

Major duties

• You will serve as a Welder and be responsible for performing welding work in support of the US Coast Guard (USCG), Naval Engineering Support Unit, Industrial Operations Division. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Welding assignments may include work on lighthouses, aids to Navigation (AtoN), barges, boats, ships, small vessels and their associated equipment. Welding various components of a ship including the shell, broken or cracked engine parts, framing, inner bottoms, tanks, boilers, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, masts, stacks, ventilation ducts, railing, class I piping and similar components. Welding prefabricated subassemblies, buoys, davits, pressure vessel tanks, piping and similar items.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, and artistic) Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (including blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of Metals Dexterity and Safety National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

Source: USAJOBS. Applications are submitted on USAJOBS.gov.