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METAL FORMING MACHINE OPERATOR

Department of the Treasury
U.S. Mint
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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.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/04/2024 to 01/21/2025
Salary
$30.21 to - $35.25 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 6
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
San Francisco, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - This agency operates on two-shifts. Shift will be determined by agency.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
8 - Hiring at a WG-6
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
24-MINT-305-P
Control number
785122400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 4/18/2024, 5/10/2024, 6/01/2024, 6/24,2024, 07/16/2024, 08/07/2024, 08/29/2024, 9/23/2024, 10/15/2024,11/6/2024, 12/2/2024, 12/30/2024, 1/21/2024, 2/12/2025, 3/6/2025 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

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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 Announcement 24-MINT-304. 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.

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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:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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

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 résumé 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, 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).

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 4/18/2024, 5/10/2024, 6/01/2024, 6/24,2024, 07/16/2024, 08/07/2024, 08/29/2024, 9/23/2024, 10/15/2024,11/6/2024, 12/2/2024, 12/30/2024, 1/21/2024, 2/12/2025, 3/6/2025 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.

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 (highest quality category), good (middle quality category), and acceptable (minimally qualified category), 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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