USAJOBS · 18 hours ago
ARTILLERY REPAIRER (Title 32)
USAJOBS is seeking an Artillery Repairer (Title 32) for the National Guard. The role involves performing repairs, modifications, inspections, and testing of various artillery systems and components, ensuring they operate within prescribed limits and tolerances.
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Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of repair, rebuild, modification, inspection, and testing of self-propelled artillery, towed artillery, turret mounted weapon systems, and associated mechanisms such as loading, firing and recoil mechanisms, turret hydraulic systems, drive controllers , oil gears, oil pumps, elevating and traversing mechanisms, hydraulic systems and simple electrical systems. Operates various component parts to determine serviceability and to localize malfunctions to determine extent of corrective adjustments and repair procedures required. Removes and disassembles weapon assemblies for repair, replacement, or overhaul. Replaces unserviceable or non-repairable parts. Observes action of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components for evidence of abnormal operations. Performs gas pressure tests and pre firing checks and adjustments. Measures cannon bores for wear and erosion by employing comparison gauge, borescope, and pullover gauge. Reassembles and installs assemblies on weapons and turret mechanisms. Performs final tests and adjustments to ensure that equipment is operating within the prescribed limits and tolerances
Works on complete artillery pieces or a wide variety of major components, complex assemblies, and systems. Works on major assemblies such as gun tubes, breeches, carriages, mounts, turrets, elevating, traversing, loading, and control systems. Incumbent decides what parts and mechanisms can be reworked, refitted, or replaced. Performs adjustments and alignments as required. Assembles, adjusts, installs, aligns, and meshes recoil systems, hydraulic rammers, traversing mechanisms, and similar major components
Traces circuits by referring to schematic diagrams and visually inspects circuits for faulty insulation, poor electrical contacts, and broken or worn electrical components. Uses test equipment and analyzes continuity of circuits. Repairs or replaces circuits. Employs applicable test, measuring and diagnostic equipment in conjunction with technical publications and prior knowledge to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT)
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement
Military Grades Enlisted Minimum Grade - E-1/ PVT Maximum Grade - E-7/ SFC
Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard
Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position
Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment
A pre-placement physical is required if not already current
Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor)
Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO)
Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion)
Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO
Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system operations
Experience demonstrating the ability to fit and adjust parts and assemblies
Experience or training in dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling various artillery subassemblies
Experience which has demonstrated the ability to diagnose malfunctions by recognizing worn or damaged parts by measurement, strength of springs or dimension of parts
Experience using hand tools, a limited number of measuring instruments, and a variety of test equipment
Experience which demonstrated the ability to interpret and apply a variety of technical manuals and similar published materials
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 probationary period
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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