Career Fair ! Come join us for in person interviews, job offers will be given out on the spot. See below for details.

Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

1 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.

1801 Kitty Hawk Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Follow Signs for Entrance

What to bring:

Valid form of I.D

Multiple Resumes

Engineering positions: Please bring transcripts (unoffical is acceptablefor this event, but offical transcripts may be required at a later date)

Starting Pay*: $22.65 -$30.83(WG 03-10)

Type

Full Time, 1st. This is a non-supervisory position.

Location

Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA

About NFPC

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.See more about NFPC at our website:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Norfolk/Department-Links/Naval-Foundry-and-Propeller-Center/

Job Description

Incumbent will operate and maintain a variety of electric furnaces ranging in capacity from 50 pounds to 85 tons. Incumbent also operates gas furnaces for melting various materials and operates gas ovens for heat-treating and stress relieving parts. The incumbent is responsible for charging, refining, and pouring both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Producing metal of proper alloy and bringing it to correct pouring temperature.
• Repairing or replacing furnace linings by working on bricklaying, patching and lining materials.
• May assist directing work of one or more Molders in repairing, charging, and operating the furnace.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• High school education
• Must have knowledge and experience of operating and maintaining induction furnaces.
• Basic understanding of metal characteristics (metallurgy), foundry furnaces and mathematics.
• Ability to read and interpret metal specifications.

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.65 - $30.83 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?
• Do you have experience operating and maintaining induction furnaces?
• How did you find this job posting? Example (BuildSubmarines.com, Indeed, NFPC Employee etc)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person