FABRIC WORKER (T32)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FABRIC WORKER (T32), Position Description Number D1210000 and is part of the AL CSMS 1, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: AL CSMS 1, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ R.

JONES

What you will do

• (1) Fabricates canvas covers, tarpaulins, and other canvas and leather items that are difficult to plan, lay out, construct, and fit because of figure irregularities, uncommon shapes and sizes, unusual designs, or intricately constructed parts.
• Measures area, objects, or machinery that canvas is to be installed on.
• Sketches pattern of item to be fabricated on heavy paper or cloth, laying out work, as necessary, circles, angles, curves and irregular shapes.
• Cuts out patterns and all parts of the item determining thickness and gauge of material needed.
• Sews/bonds parts of canvas, leather, and synthetic materials together.
• (2) Replaces hardware on canvas and webbing.
• Attaches tack buttons by clinching tack and buttons to material with hammer and wood block or by fastening with tack-button machine.
• Prepares and circular-stitches iron rings.
• Inserts brass grommets using die set, lead block, hollow steel cutter and punch, fastener anvil, riveting hammer, and wood mallet.
• Inserts eyelets, attaches tabular or belt rivets to canvas and webbing items, installs tent slips, and attaches other types of hardware to canvas equipage and tentage slips by clasps.
• Punches holes and inserts grommets into materials using a grommet machine.
• Cuts out and attaches various types of billets to canvas equipment.
• Affixes rolled end, angled short end, and wide webbing straps.
• Fabricates stitched grip and rope reinforced strap handles.
• Replaces damaged parts on suspenders.
• (3) Repairs worn or damaged leather equipment and attachments.
• Hand sews leather-using saddler's stitch or running stitch; using tools such as stitch maker, awl, fid, and needles.
• Machine sews items made of soft leather.
• Fastens pieces of leather together and joins edges for desired appearance.
• Finishes edges and surface of leather to include replacing missing or damaged buckles.
• (4) Repairs or replaces upholstery on tactical, commercial, and combat vehicles and equipment.
• Examines vehicle to determine extent of repair.
• Removes upholstery from seat assemblies.
• Repairs or replaces defective seat parts such as frames, springs, and padding.
• Measures, cuts, sews, and/or bonds new covering using tools of the trade.
• Installs and secures interior trim such as doors and cowl panels, armrests, metal trim, and door and window handles.
• Cuts out and installs new floor mats, carpeting, and weather stripping.
• (5) Cleans, maintains, and makes necessary adjustments to tools and power sewing machines used.
• (6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). **This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%.

All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**