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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Structural Helper

Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.22/hr - $30.60/hr

The position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Yard, Industrial Department, Structural Group in Baltimore, MD. The role involves assisting journeymen Shipfitters or Welders with various tasks, using tools, and maintaining a clean work area.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for assisting journeymen Shipfitters or Welders with work that cannot be handled alone and also perform less difficult tasks alone

Using power and hand tools common to the trade

Performing a variety of less difficult tasks related to shipfitting and welding, such as cutting batten wood for templates, tacking templates, center punching fabrication marks on steel

Assisting in laying out, fabricating and erecting steel; and holding parts to be tacked and performs tack welding

Assisting in the operation of power machines by holding and feeding metal parts

Getting tools and supplies, carries materials and lifts and holds items in place while the Shipfitter or Welder is working on them

Cleaning work area, tools and machines

Qualification

Power tools operationWelding assistanceMaterial handlingFollowing directionsSafety awareness

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service

A one-year probationary period may be required

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Public Trust clearance

Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience

Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: 1) Likelihood of success in assignments which require interest, motivation, and readiness to do simple work. (SCREENOUT) 2) Ability to handle weights and loads. 3) Ability to follow directions. 4) Dexterity and safety

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications