ELECTROPLATER

You will serve as an ELECTROPLATER in the Production Resources Department, Shop 31 of PSNS and IMF.

Major duties

• You will treat all types of metals and non-metallic objects with various coatings.
• You will perform general housekeeping in work area consistent with good shop practices.
• You will prepare metallic objects for chemical or electro-chemical treatments and mechanical processes.
• You will connect and use instruments needed to determine degree of control of process variables and calculates voltage and amperage.
• You will use electrical or mechanical testing and measuring instruments: voltmeters, ammeters, (periodic) reverse controllers, ring, thread, vernier calipers, plug gages, micrometers, dial gauges, carbon piles, watt hour meters, and Ph. meters.
• You will evaluate critical aspects of electroplated coating or related chemical processes such as strength of solution, evidence of blistering, peeling or surface defects, tests for thickness, adherence, porosity, and ductility.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN ELECTROPLATER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.