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Summary This Industrial Equipment Mechanic performs installations, repairs, overhauling, and maintenance of various types of nonproduction industrial plant machinery, equipment, and systems that have complex interrelationships among components. Responsibilities Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Performs installs, repairs, overhauls, alignments, modifications, relocation, troubleshoots and maintains various types of non-production industrial plant machinery, and systems that have complex interrelationships among components. Performs preventative maintenance services, including conducting periodic preventative and recurring inspections. Uses and maintains machine tools, such as small lathes, milling machines, drill presses, precision grinders and other portable machines. Lays-out, disassembles, installs, aligns, repairs, overhauls and maintains various types of conveyors, mover motors, drive belts, picker assembles supporting multiple, automated unit of use dispensing equipment. Utilizes amp meters, volt/ohm meters to troubleshoot electrical problems in a wide array of industrial and facility systems such as batteries, motor controls, refrigerator/freezers, power supplies, powered logic controllers and wiring systems. Utilizes are welders, torches, machine tools, micrometers, power drills, saws and grinders to accurately measure and fabricate braces, supports or adjustable workstations. Examines and troubleshoots in order to determine the extent of required complex repairs and materials or parts needed; and to estimate the time required to complete repairs. Uses machine tools for onsite milling, grinding, boring, facing, and drilling, and the use of various other portable machine tools to accomplish repairs. Performs other duties related to this trade Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Handles objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carries objects weighing 45 pounds and over for considerable distances. Pushes, pulls, reaches, walks, stands, cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Usually performs work in inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven oily and slippery. He/She is frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noises and vibration from machines. Occasionally he/she climbs and works from ladders and staging resulting in exposure to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Dirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered. Various protective devices such as hard hats gloves, safety shoes, and glasses are used. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.