ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC LEADER

Air Force Materiel CommandVandenberg AFB, Californiausajobspublished 10/20/2026
Must-have:Lead

Your tasks

Utilize trades and/or labor knowledge and skill to lead a team of three or more workers in performance of various related work. Perform nonsupervisory trades and/or labor work that is usually of the same kind and level as members of the work crew led. Perform launch and support equipment refurbishment. Perform troubleshooting procedures from complete systems/subsystems to malfunctioning component levels. Perform depot level modifications and Technical Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) requirements on missile systems and related support equipment, such as hydraulic control unit transporter erector tractors/trailers, suspension systems, actuators, pipe pushers, and other related missile launch hardware.

Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Lead Or Supervise. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Trouble shooting PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmen. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires long periods of standing, heavy lifting, and carrying. Employee must stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, stretch, and work in awkward and cramped positions. Frequently handles objects weighing up to SO pounds without assistance and SO pounds and over with assistance. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employee works inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, greasy, and smoky. Employee is exposed to fumes, heat, and danger of electrical shock and burns. Employee works in close proximity to hypergolic fuels and oxidizer. There is danger of high pressure and hydraulic lines from 1500 to 3000 psi. Employee works both above and below ground up to 100 feet; danger of falling objects. There is the possibility of eye injury, electrical shock, cuts and broken bones. Employee is required to wear appropriate protective clothing and devices and to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

Other

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position, Ordnance Equipment Mechanic Leader, WL-6641-11, is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially fulltime and continuing basis.