Sheet Metal Mechanic

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/30/2026.

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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work Dexterity (Assembly, Disassembly, Reassembly, etc.) Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (Includes Constructing, Repair, and Forging) Layout and Pattern Development (Includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation) 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

The work requires frequently handling heavy materials and pans weighing in excess of 45 pounds. The work also requires pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, climbing and overhead work for sustained periods of time. Physical effort is often strenuous and is typical of industrial construction trades.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside and outside (heat, cold, under and outside of building). Installations, inspections and repairs are made under dirty, noisy and odorous producing conditions; frequently exposed to the danger of strains, cuts, bruises, bums and infections.

Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Performs the most complex or unusually complicated aspects of sheet metal work such as designing, constructing and installing unconventionally shaped ductwork curves, bends, transitions, reducers, etc. Develops patterns for items having numerous and irregular angles, plans and curves and applies principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development Uses complicated shop mathematics to figure irregular cuts, angles, and pitch.

Bends or forms items to a variety of angles or curves with varying pitch or circumference Works independently to develop plans arid templates to construct, assemble and install irregular items and systems that have various combinations of features such as cornices, canopies, transition elbows, and oblique, truncated or frustum cones Uses complicated measuring instruments to evaluate structural damage to systems to replace damaged sheet metal or install new systems Works with many kinds of metals, including stainless steel, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and aluminum alloys Uses complex hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machines, box and pan brakes, shears, Pittsburgh forming machine, rotary machines with extra forming rolls, welding equipment, crimpers, find beading machines Uses more complex fastening methods such as dovetail seams, set-in bottom seams, burred-bottom seams, wired or lock scams and welded seams Uses hand or powered crimping, burning, turning and beading machines as well as soldering and welding equipment Accurately measures air flow, determines duct sizes, plans duct routes and makes alterations to a system without constricting its working integrity Reads blueprints and performs takeoffs for material ordering.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Sheet Metal Mechanic/PD12680A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized