Model Maker Fluorescent Lighting Job Description Sample

Premier manufacturer of POP displays and retail fixtures located in the Chicago suburbs is seeking an experienced sample maker. The applicant must have the ability to read engineering drawings and problem solve is required. Sample makers work closely with our engineering group to develop display concepts from renderings and drawings into fully functional prototypes. The ideal candidate would have some prior retail display experience, good communication skills and the ability to work with other team members in a fast paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Mechanical and math skills that support problem solving activities

• Capable of creating high quality prototypes from drawings and sketches

• Ability to work accurately and use measurement tools.

• Commitment to working safely

• Fluent English writing and speaking skills

• Basic Computer Skills

Optional Skills:

• Painting and decorating skills working with graphic elements

We offer competitive wages, full benefits including major medical insurance, 401K, profit sharing and an opportunity for growth.

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About the Position:

As a Model Maker Leader within the Research and Development Shops, you will lead workers as well as perform tasks associated with model construction- planning, laying out, and fabricating first of its kind, complicated and precision research and prototype models made from a variety of materials finished to represent mechanical, hydraulic and electronic models used to conduct research, development and experimental projects.

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Responsibilities

• Perform as a working leader within the Model Shop assisting Supervisor and demonstrating a variety of manufacturing processes, methods and techniques used during planning and fabrication stages.

• Plan and lay out work using complex prints, drawings, rough sketches and work orders.

• Report status and progress of construction work to supervisor.

• Make extensive mathematical computations using advanced shop math.

• Make sure necessary plans, blueprints and tools are available.

• Assure employees follow safety and housekeeping guidelines.

• Recommend changes in work methods or material usage.

• Spot check work to ensure compliance.

Travel Required

Occasional travel

• Approximately 10% Travel to Support Research and Development Laboratory Experiment

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
13

• Job family (Series)
  4714 Model Making

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Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Appointment subject to a Secret Security Clearance.

• Pre-employment and annual physical examinations.

• Approximately 10% travel to other duty locations.

• Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds, over 50 pounds with assistance.

• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

• Wear protective clothing and/or equipment.

Qualifications

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.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees

• Current Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)

• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473

• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer

• People with Disabilities, Schedule A

• Priority Placement Program (PPP), Program S (Military Spouse) registrant

• Reinstatement

• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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 Lead (pace setting and demonstrating work) other employees while performing the work of a(n) Model Maker Leader without more than normal supervision described as planning, laying out, and fabricating to create complicated and precision research and prototype models; use a variety of materials, such as wood, plexiglass, styrofoam, fiberglass, lexon, saran, light and heavy weight metals, etc., to create mechanical, hydraulic and electronic models used for testing of simulated environmental situations, such as wind, rain, soil, surface and underwater conditions (or equivalent experience); make extensive mathematical computations using advanced shop math (geometric and trigonometric formulas) in laying out and fabricating work pieces.

• Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING)

• Ability To Lead or Supervise

• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

• Knowledge of Materials

• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

• Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Effort:

Frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance of lifting devices. The work involves standing, walking, stopping, bending, kneeling, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, and pulling and pushing at various stages of assignments to assemble items and install assemblies.

Working Conditions:

Works in a well lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors, in areas that are noisy and dirty; and occasionally outside. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns and broken bones. The tasks may involve discomfort while wearing helmets, aprons, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and other protective equipment as required by changing assignments.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

This announcement MAY be used to fill like vacancies for six months after the closing date.

Education

The successful candidate for this position will collaborate with architectural design teams to plan and construct physical architectural models that support marketing pursuits and ongoing projects. These models are primarily made from laser cut acrylic (Plexiglas) and wood, and often include elements made with an in-house 3D printer and CNC machine; experience with 3D modeling software (Rhino, SketchUp) and AutoCAD is highly desirable.

Summary/Objective

The Small Scale Model Maker and 3D Design Assistant will work closely with the Director of Design and Architect in order to create visuals for upcoming design ideas. They will be required to create renderings, build models and compile visual presentations for internal and external parties.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with Architect and Director of design to create visuals for the projects

• Build scale models of buildings and interiors – white models and full-color models

• Create renderings of retail and office designs (interior and exterior)

• Build concept miniatures of furnishing prototypes

• Create concept sketches for new assets on direction of the Architect

• Create presentations boards for internal and external presentations

• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Artistic flair

• Technical Capacity.

• Communication Proficiency.

• Leadership.

• Financial Management.

• Ability to work under pressure

• Highly developed analytical skills

• Team Player

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Overview

The Model Maker, Research & Development will support all aspects related to JRDC projects. Primary responsibility will be on physically translating design concepts into reality. The position will focus on ensuring design and product integrity throughout the design lifecycle for all projects flowing through the JRDC. The position will include 5 Key Accountabilities including Prototype & File Creation, Communication, Support for Cross Functional Partners, Collaboration & Leadership, Technology Leader. Functions under each Key Accountability will be compliant with Universal Performance Accountabilities (Strategy, Innovation & Creativity; Execution & Product Excellence; Collaboration & Partnerships; and Expertise & Judgment) and Key Performance Accountabilities specific to the position itself, including Formal Training and Advanced Knowledge & Experience.

Responsibilities

Prototype & File Creation:

• The Model Maker will interface with Design Creative, Manufacturing & JRDC teams (CAD, Quality & Standards, Engineering) on product functionality, and technical design elements including form, style, details and materials.

• The primary function of the Model Maker is to translate Design Concepts into reality by physically constructing mock-ups, prototypes, templates and models (when needed) .

• Physically construct Finished Goods Level Physical Models (Prototypes & Mock-Ups) for new products, existing products (reverse engineering), and line extensions based on direction from Design Development and Design, while adhering to project time-lines and delivery dates.

• Ensure ALL models created are in keeping with Tiffany best practices and Manufacturing standards (e.g., metal is not too thin for safety or functionality, clasps function, etc.)

• In consultation with CAD Production Designers, provide initial direction on component breakout, construction, and methods of fabrication for the Critical Requirements Document

• Provide timely and innovative solutions to complex mechanical problems, at any point in the production life-cycle

• Adhere to timelines and accurate completion of projects. Communicate effectively to keep team updated on project status, issues, and concerns. Identify potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise

• Appropriately manage all WO, Inventory Control and job bag procedures

Communication:

• Establish and monitor individual time-lines, and ensure adherence to overall project timelines and accurate completion of projects. Identify and communicate potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise. Keep management updated on project status

• Communicate effectively to keep team updated on project status, issues, and concerns. Identify potential barriers to meeting completion timelines as soon as they arise

• Provide ongoing direction during prototyping and initial sampling phases including but not limited to: Verbal or hands-on direction & clarification; working with CAD Production Designers, Engineers & suppliers to provide alternative manufacturing approaches to align with manufacturing capabilities and still maintain design integrity; Other direction/support as required

• Proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact design and/or design aesthetic when creating and transferring Mock-Ups, Soft Prototypes, and at any point in the production life-cycle

• Proactively flag critical issues for consideration that may impact manufacturing and/or quality of final product (e.g., meeting of tolerances, reliability between 3D FG WIP CAD and final product) when creating and transferring Mock-ups, Soft Prorotypes, and at any point in the production life-cycle

Support for Cross Functional Partners:

• Interface with Director, Manager, Designers and cross-functional departments on project direction, review of Concept Art / CAD timelines and issues

• Proactively provide mechanical/technical design leadership amongst coworkers. Communicate with JRDC counterparts on risks and opportunities

• Archive appropriately, organize and maintain shared files

• Support internal and external suppliers as needed by the project team to demonstrate product requirements and techniques

• Aid in the creation of Work Instructions for internal and external suppliers

• Collaboration and LeadershipLeadership:

Provide initial direction/ advice on construction, methods of fabrication for prototypes, costing and technical documentation.

Technology Leader:

• Remain current with industry standards and knowledge related but not limited to; Gold/Metalsmithing, and the application/use of advanced materials

Qualifications

• Significant Model Making training and experience (with at least 10,000hrs of hands-on model making)

• Manufacturing knowledge of jewelry and/or other related industries

• Extensive experience working with jewelry materials (e.g., precious metals, and gemstones/diamonds

• Significant experience building, repairing, and troubleshooting metalsmithing/materials manufacturing processes while maintaining design integrity

• Experience applying formal training/skillset to developing a successful design/collection

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Strong team player with a high level of professionalism

• Ability to adapt and meet urgent timelines under high demand conditions

• Bachelors degree or diploma in Jewelry Design, Jewlery Arts, Industrial or Fashion Design, or Engineering

• Formal creative design training and experience, with a high degree of aesthetic sensibility

Job Description: :

In this role the applicant must be able to layout and fabricate a variety of tools such as simple jigs, and fixtures and patterns to close tolerances. Develop and fabricate simple templates and form blocks.

Layout, fabricate, assemble and finish small scale display models, simple mockup parts and details. Work from templates, sketches, drawings, change orders and verbal instructions. Build simple frames and supports and operate model shop machines including wood lathes, drill presses and use wood working hand tools.

Needs to be able to develop and fabricate form blocks and flat pattern templates involving compound angles and irregular contours. Must also be able to check work performed against requirements for accuracy and operation sequence using precision measuring equipment, such as dial calipers, micrometers, scales and gauges. Must assist lower labor grade employees to carry out assignments.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience developing and fabricating complex jigs and fixtures.

Experience using precision measuring equipment.

Experience using laser tracking systems.

Desired skills

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we're engineering a better tomorrow.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Location(s): Grand Prairie Texas

Security Clearance :

None

Business Unit :

ESS0385 MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Job Class :

Manufacturing

Job Category :

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City :

Grand Prairie

State :

TX

Virtual :

No

Relocation Available :

No

Work Schedule :
4X10A- 4 10 hr days Mon-Thurs; Fr/Sa/Su off

Req Type :

Full-Time

Shift :

First

Additional Posting Locations :

Grand Prairie

The Human Energy of S&C

Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our 100% employee-owned team. S&C supports these qualities with a strong package of pay and benefits, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and broad opportunities for advancement.

Location: Chicago

Address of Location: 6601 N Ridge Blvd, IL, Chicago 60626

Education Requirements:
None

JOB SUMMARY

The Prototyping & Tooling Dept. is responsible for building and maintaining production tooling including stamping and forming dies, molds, fixtures, gages, assembly tooling, and product test equipment as well as producing prototypes and components associated to the R&D of new, or improvements to existing products. In this position you will be given assignments to machine, fabricate, repair, troubleshoot, and problem solve various types of tooling, assemblies, and prototypes.

These assignments will be completed using conventional turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and forming equipment along with CNC milling and turning machinery. You will be working from various types of drawings and blueprints ranging from simple hand drawn sketches or detail drawings to complicated CAD generated assembly drawings. You will be required to maintain high quality and productivity standards and adhere to all applicable safety practices and procedures.

This position requires good verbal communication skills and the ability to work closely with other Tool / Model Makers, machinists, engineers, designers, and production personnel in a team environment. This position will require working daily overtime and / or including Saturdays as required to meet business needs.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The ability to build, repair and troubleshoot various types of tools including stamping / forming dies, fixtures, gages, assembly tooling, and prototypes.

• Assume responsibility for the quality of completed assignments.

• Must be able to work independently, meet productivity, and due date requirements of assignments.

• Problem solve and determine solutions for various types of tooling problems.

• The ability to develop and execute viable and efficient process plans to complete assignments using equipment provided.

• Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial calipers, height gages, dial indicators, and bore gages to verify dimensional accuracy.

• Understand the properties and characteristics of various tool steels and their applications.

• Understand the properties of other metals such as mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and bronze and how they are affected by the stresses of machining and forming.

To select this job as one of interest to you, at a minimum, you must have the following:

• Completed a formal Tool & Die or Mold Making Apprenticeship.

• Advanced experience in the set-up and operation of conventional sawing, drilling, turning, milling, and grinding equipment. CNC experience is a plus.

• Excellent process planning skills to produce parts / tooling details per drawing specifications.

• The ability to use and apply shop mathematics including geometry, trigonometry, and Machinery's Handbook formulas as required to compete assignments.

• The ability to work from, understand, and produce required tools and / or parts from complicated CAD generated drawings.

• The ability to work independently and apply ingenuity to analyze and resolve problems.

Relevant Work Experience:

Five years of experience as a certified Tool & Die or Mold Maker working with dies, fixtures and / or molds. Additionally, possessing advanced machining skills to be able to produce machined prototype parts of varied complexities if needed would be preferred.

MAJOR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing: Most tasks are performed in a standing position.Lifting:

Occasional lifting of items ranging from 5 to 40 pounds.Walking: Occasional walking of moderate distances (Carrying: Occasional carrying of items weighing up to 20 pounds.Pushing:

Use of hand trucks to move parts, materials, or tooling moderate distances.Pulling: Use of hand trucks to move parts, materials, or tooling moderate distances

Number of Openings: 1.00

Employment Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Classification: Full Time

Shift: 1

Core Working Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

S&C Electric Company is a global provider of equipment and services for electric power systems. Founded in 1911, the Chicago-based company designs and manufactures switching and protection products for electric power transmission and distribution.

S&C's products help deliver electric power efficiently and reliably. Some are used to switch circuits. Others minimize damage to equipment in the event of a fault or reduce the area of an outage by automatically rerouting power flow; S&C's sophisticated power-quality products can deliver uninterrupted power for an entire facility, for crucial process industries.

In addition, S&C offers a wide range of engineering, laboratory, and testing services for electric utilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional power systems.

S&C provides solutions for customers worldwide. The company has engineering offices and manufacturing facilities in Chicago, Illinois; Franklin, Wisconsin; Alameda, California; Duvall, Washington; Rockville, Maryland; and Orlando, Florida. S&C subsidiaries operate in Toronto, Canada; Curitiba, Brazil; Mexico City and Aguascalientes, Mexico; Wales, United Kingdom; South Yarra, Australia; and Suzhou, China.

Thank you for your interest in S&C Electric Company. S&C has a proud and longstanding tradition of providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Further, S&C is committed to taking affirmative action to ensure that qualified females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities can pursue equal employment opportunities. For information regarding equal employment opportunity, please see http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Responsibilities

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for six months and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Direct Hire Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection.

You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. This public notice may also be used to fill target grades (e.g. WG-08 Target WG-10).

Federal Wage System (FWS) Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS) has been provided for your use and information. Salaries may vary dependent upon grade level and location selected. Please refer to the Salary Table link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Link to FWS Qualifications for additional information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
15

• Job family (Series)
  4714 Model Making

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

Conditions of employment:
1.) Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated positions and require participation in random drug testing.
2.) Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3.) Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination.
4.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
5.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
6.) Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
7.) Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
8.) Employee must maintain current certifications depending on series.
9.) PCS or moving costs may be paid for approved positions, dependent upon Organizational needs and authorization.
10.) Recruitment incentives or bonuses may be available for approved positions.

There may be additional conditions and/or requirements as determined by the position being filled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information refer to the FWS qualifications link above.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for all trade and labor occupations, you must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per OPM qualifications standards and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by grade level and geographic location.

Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

You are applying to a resume database, your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for six months and may be used at any time during this period. When a position is requested to be filled under the Direct Hire Authority, a list of applicants may be provided to management for review and possible selection.

You will not receive any notifications and your resume will not be reviewed for qualifications until a position is requested to be filled. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems. This public notice may be used to fill one or more vacancies at any time without notification.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level. This public notice may also be used to fill target grades (e.g. WG-08 Target WG-10).

Federal Wage System (FWS) Salary Table for "Rest of US" (RUS) has been provided for your use and information. Salaries may vary dependent upon grade level and location selected. Please refer to the Salary Table link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/

Link to FWS Qualifications for additional information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
15

• Job family (Series)
  4714 Model Making

• Requirements

Help Requirements Conditions of Employment

Conditions of employment:
1.) Some positions may be deemed drug testing designated positions and require participation in random drug testing.
2.) Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
3.) Appointment may be contingent upon passing a physical examination.
4.) Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
5.) May be required to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license may be required for the position.
6.) Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
7.) Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
8.) Employee must maintain current certifications depending on series.
9.) PCS or moving costs may be paid for approved positions, dependent upon Organizational needs and authorization.
10.) Recruitment incentives or bonuses may be available for approved positions.

There may be additional conditions and/or requirements as determined by the position being filled.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information refer to the FWS qualifications link above.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for all trade and labor occupations, you must meet any minimum experience or training requirements per OPM qualifications standards and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

As a Model Maker with the AR/VR prototype team, you will work closely with Design and Engineering teams to develop concept and appearance models. You must demonstrate an understanding of technical skills and knowledge in a variety of prototyping processes at a consistent high level of quality and speed.

This position requires strong conceptual development and the proficient use of various hand tools, mills and lathes. The incumbent must be able to work independently, have a high attention to detail, be customer oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills. A good working knowledge and ability to take files through the RP process from set up, operation, part clean up and fitting. This person must be a self-starter, well organized and have strong communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create models of concepts and products for evaluation, presentation and focus group studies.

Collaborate with the Industrial Design and Engineering teams to ensure models and prototypes meet their requirements.

Engage with the Rapid Prototyping team to resolve complex design challenges and improve model making process.

Finish, paint and assemble models to a high level of quality.

Use hand sketches, computer aided designs (CAD) to create 3D models according to established specifications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in hand finishing, painting and assembly visual and appearance models.

Experience in working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Design, Research, etc.

Experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of model making and prototype development process, such as: 3D printing, CNC machining, functional prototypes, and appearance models with aesthetic fit, finishes color matching at a production-level appearance.

Experience devising and constructing tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment to achieve outcome.

Experience working independently.