Wood Worker

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base & Major Range & Test Facilities Bases to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position will fabricate, repair, and prepare wooden shipping containers, pallets, and dunnage to support safe cargo and munitions transport.

Duties

• Make, disassemble, and repair wooden boxes, crates, pallets, and diagonal bracing.
• Assist in building pallets utilizing an automated pallet machine.
• Assisst journey-level Blockers and Bracers by fabricating custom dunnage (wood bracing/support structures) and helping load munitions safely into Mil-vans or transport trucks.
• Use hand and power tools (hammers, power saws, nailing machines, banding devices) to cut wood, trim edges, and replace hardware.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 do the work of a(n) Wood Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common wood working, container fabrication, and cargo loading assistance tasks, including assisting in the preparation and packing of shipping and storage materials. Make and repair rectangular boxes, crates, pallets, and dunnage using hand and power saws, hammers, and nailing machines; assist with automated pallet machinery and chemical/heat treatment chambers; help blockers and bracers load munitions into trucks or Mil-vans; and safely operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts to move materials - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS Performs repetitive, tiring work for long periods. The work involves frequent standing, bending, stooping and reaching. May be required to lift items weighing up to about 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts and moves heavier items.. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is usually performed in shop areas or other enclosed areas which may be drafty, damp, or overheated. Occasionally works outside in fair weather and sometimes in bad weather. Is frequently exposed to loud noises, such as those from power saws, hammers, and nailing machines. To avoid injuries and irritations, may wear safety eyeglasses, protective ear devices and/or gloves.

Grade: WG 5. Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 1 year 1 day. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.. Apply by 2026-11-12 on USAJOBS.