Coin Assembly Machine Operator

Duties
Summary

This position is located in the Packaging Department of the San Francisco Mint.

This opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under Announcement 20-MINT-339. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Coin Assembly Machine Operator , you will:

Perform all of the following functions: supply all needed materials; complete a maintenance review prior to machine operation; load coin layers onto slides and inserts, lenses and cartons into magazines; manipulate the computer screens for proper machine operation; clear jams; clean and replace parts; make minor adjustments; off-loading rejects and cartoned coin sets; and perform a manual inspection of the final product.

Complete the operation control log that includes: the safety inspection-checking the machine to see that all guards and safety devices are in place and inventory control-documenting and balancing incoming, processed and rejected materials.

Observe coin assembly, lens, capsule and cartoning machine operations to ensure that stations are functioning properly.

Adjust and make minor repairs to the coin assembly, lens, capsule and cartoning machines, cartoning and robotic machine change over including the replacement of parts which do not require major disassembly, overhaul or major functional testing of equipment.

Use pallet jack, work saver or appropriate manual handling equipment to transport coins, coin sets and materials to and from the vault(s), work and storage areas.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

Promotion Potential

Job family (Series)

5440 Packaging Machine Operating

Requirements

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements:

Work demands repetitive bending, prolonged standing, walking, and stooping as a regular and daily part of the process. Light to moderate physical effort is required to push, pull, lift, and move coins, supplies, equipment, and material. Must have good vision and good hand and eye coordination.

AND

You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector or volunteer service.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

You must meet the screen-out element (Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints), and Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).

Education

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

This is a bargainingunit position.

We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A one year probationary period may be required.

Public Trust – Background Investigation will be required.

Must successfully complete a background investigation.

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.

Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.

May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.

Pass a pre-employment physical examination.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a “not qualified” determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints), Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, superior, good, and acceptable, depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Veterans’ preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category. Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as “well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test required

Required Documents

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents.

Recommended Documents:
In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:

A list of awards received (if applicable). DO NOT send copies of awards.

A copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal.

Benefits

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.

Ten paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.

Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.

A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.

A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help
This job is open to

The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.