Composite WORKER; F- Security Clearance

Position: COMPOSITE WORKER (F-22) with Security Clearance
Duties
*** This is an open continuous announcement. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
*** SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
The purpose of the Composite Fabricator Helper is to assist a higher-graded Composite Fabricator to accomplish inspection, repair, modification, removal, installation, troubleshooting, and data documentation of Low Observable (LO) systems and structures. Incumbent receives on-the-job experience and training to advance to the next higher developmental PD: D2502000, WG-4352-07 before progression to the full performance level of PD: D2503000, WG-4352-10.
* Assists higher graded Composite Fabricators in performing repair and maintenance of LO coatings and structural systems.
* Assists higher graded Composite Fabricators in performing repair and maintenance of composite, advanced composites, metal and thermoplastic aircraft structures.
* Assists higher graded Composite Fabricators in performing repair, application, and maintenance of corrosion preventatives and paints on aircraft, powered, and non-powered AGE.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable WG-05 PD (D2501000), WG-07 PD (D2502000), WG-10 PD (D2503000) can be provided to you by HRO. Requirements Conditions of employment
* NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Submit all documents/application NLT midnight Eastern Standard Time. Qualifications If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed on Application Manager. GENERAL

EXPERIENCE:

Experience or training demonstrating very basic working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and Low Observable (LO) material characteristics; a very basic working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of very basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components;

knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e. PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; and ability to learn new skills and apply them to work in this series.

WG-05 SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 6 months of experience or training demonstrating a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC, graphite, film adhesive, silicones, epoxies, etc. and LO material characteristics; working knowledge of sheet metal theory, methods and practices; knowledge of basic shop mathematics to calculate proportions and amount of materials required in repairing or modifying components;

knowledge of and skill in the use of basic hand and powered tools common to the bonding operations as well as those utilized in the sheet metal trade; knowledge of health hazards associated with maintenance as well as proper mitigation procedures i.e. PPE, decontamination, and housekeeping; ability to examine parts and items to locate defects; estimate the amount of adhesive filler needed for a repair by approximating the depth, length, and width of the damaged area in inches and then estimating the amount of filler in grams;

ability to repair irregularly shaped LO and composite materials that have been damaged; ability to bond LO material, composites, and metals. WG-07 SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least 12 months of experience or training demonstrating a working knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a number of composite and plastic bonding agents, such as fiberglass, Kevlar, PVC,…