Industrial Equip Mechanic

This position is located within the Mid-South Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Industrial Equipment Mechanic performs work involving complex industrial machinery and equipment and requires practical knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Major duties

Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation, alignment, overhaul, modification, and relocation of industrial machinery and automated equipment. Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical/electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components. Installs, repairs, and maintains automated conveyor systems, electronic and pneumatic actuators and divert systems, automated dispensing equipment, tablet/capsule counters, bottle sorting and capping systems, and associated equipment. Uses electrical test equipment and precision measuring instruments to diagnose equipment problems and determine repair requirements. Uses machine tools, welding equipment, power tools, and other trade equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair parts, fixtures, supports, and equipment components. Disassembles, moves, installs, anchors, aligns, and tests industrial machinery and equipment and performs operational and functional tests to ensure proper operation. Interprets work orders, sketches, drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, specifications, and schematics to plan and accomplish maintenance and repair work. Determines required parts, materials, tools, test procedures, and repair methods and maintains appropriate replacement stock and maintenance supplies. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Equip Mechanic/PD76405A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent handling of objects weighing up to 45 pounds and occasional carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds or more for considerable distances. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work for sustained periods in cramped positions over and under machinery. Work is usually performed indoors in adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated areas. Floor and deck surfaces may be uneven, oily, or slippery. The incumbent is frequently exposed to moving objects, sharp edges, noise, vibration, dirt, grease, and dampness and may occasionally work from ladders or staging. Protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses is required as appropriate.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.