Job Summary

About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.

Job Description

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Electroplater Leader without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Electroplater Leader tasks which include determining the proper electroplating processes to use; and investigating the cause of electroplating failures to make corrections. I am skilled in utilizing various tools to prepare items for plating. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Metals Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort - Work requires the continual use of both hands and frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting. Incumbent frequently handles objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally objects weighing as much as 50 pounds. Working Conditions - Incumbent works inside shop area with adequate lighting, ventilation, and safety controls. Work is of a dirty nature and incumbent is subject to minor cuts and bruises from handling material and using hoists. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable and toxic fumes from chemicals used in the electroplating processes. Incumbent is required to wear protective clothing such as coveralls, goggles, aprons, boots, rubber gloves, etc., as protection against burns and exposure to hot water or chemicals. Incumbent is also required to wear self-contained chemical respirator when changing or adding solution to vats