Welding Worker Training Leader

This position is located on a Forest Service Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a Training Leader for the Welding vocation skills training program. See Additional Information section for who to contact about the duties of this position.

On a regular and recurring basis leads 3 or more advanced Welding students in the performance of on and off site related projects.

Instructs and demonstrates basic and advanced welding processes using electric, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes for techniques such as Metal Arc (MIG) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG).

Instructs processes for proper planning and layout out of work, positioning and clamping work, pre-heating metal, and processes for maintaining temperature to prevent distortion.

Instruction in the use of templates, jigs, blueprints and symbols for welders and other guides to repair, modify or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment.

Instructs proper methods of setting up welding equipment, adjustment for amperage, gas flow, preventative maintenance, electrodes selection based on joint requirements, metal identification, and safety.

Instruction in processes that include pre-heating, brazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat treating.

Instruction for proper selection of type of rod and size of tip to accomplish weld, maintaining proper speed, flame, motion, tip angle and position to produce desired results.

Implements a flexible on-the-job and classroom training instruction program, utilizing specific Welding TAR (training achievement record) competencies and on-the-job training to instruct students ages 16 through 24.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Certification, license, or accreditation in Welding, or accredited by a professional trade organization such as the American Welding Society. This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.