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U.S. Mint METAL FORMING MACHINE OPERATOR in San Francisco, California
Summary This position is located in the Production Division, Coining Section, Metal Forming Branch of the San Francisco Mint. Under the supervision of a MFMO Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for setting dies in appropriate automatic and manual presses, operating automatic and manual presses, and carefully preparing the blanks for the production of proof coins of various denominations or medals. Responsibilities This is an open continuous announcement. The open period is for 3 months. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 4/18/2024, 5/10/2024, 6/01/2024 and at the closing date (dates are subject to change). Non-Selected Applicants must update their application information to be considered for the next cut. The following are the duties of this position at the WG-8. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. Operate coin press to stamp the images on the coins. Make careful inspection of the finished proof coins to assure that they meet exacting quality requirements. Keep alert to possible mechanical problems by observing instrument panels, listening for particular sounds, watching for overheating and similar observances and takes appropriate steps to prevent mechanical breakdown. Prepare blanks by washing in appropriate chemical solutions, drying, inspecting and setting up for pressing. Dry blanks with towels using extreme care to avoid damage to blanks and decides when they are in the proper condition for pressing. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. 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. 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 two-shifts, 5 days a week. Work schedules are 5:30 am - 3:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm. Assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work both shifts. 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. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-MINT-305-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Requirements: Work required moderate exertion including lengthy periods of standing on concrete floors, stooping, lifting, repetitive bending and reaching. Must lift objects weighing between 10 and 35 pounds. 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. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. 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, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. Shift will be determined by agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven 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