Labor Categories and Qualifications.pdf

Labor Categories Description

1. Program Manager (Key Personnel)

Minimum qualification requirements: a) Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or an applicable discipline and 15 years applicable experience; or a Master’s Degree in engineering or an applicable discipline and 9 years applicable experience; b) The PM shall have 5 years of experience leading/supervising 15 or more employees in a technical environment.

Anticipated Duties: Shall be present during normal duty hours to conduct overall management coordination and have the authority to act or make decisions for the Contractor on all matters pertaining to the contract with the Government.

Alternate. The contractor shall designate an alternate representative who shall be authorized to act on the contractor’s behalf during absence of the designated program manager.

2. Welder Working Leader (Key Personnel)

Minimum qualification requirements: Ten years’ experience in; a) reading 3D models, engineering drawings, weld symbols and blueprints to plan and fabricate complex multi-stage fabrication projects, b) the use of transits, laser range meters, tapes and measurement devices and their application for fabrication projects, c) joint design and production to American

Welding Society (AWS) codes for welding building construction. Welder Project Leader shall have working knowledge of all structural steels’ properties including carbon steel high strength, low allow steels, and heat treated constructional steels. This position shall also meet all of the qualifications for the Experimental Welder position and shall have: a) ten years of leading multiple project work scopes with multiple project crews b) five years of experience overseeing safety in the work place, c) five years of experience planning and oversight of job assignments.

One position must be certified by AWS as a Certified Welding Inspector, and possess 5 years experience in NDT applications and practices.

One position must be certified to operate bridge cranes up to 15 ton capacity.

Anticipated Duties: Shall develop fabrication plans with both sequential and/or parallel requirements which provides a clear, structured, sequential, and efficient start to finish plan to fabricate the product in the engineering drawing package. Shall structure and/or modify plans based on shop resources/available resource/modified timelines. Interface with engineering team to resolve design discrepancies. Resolve fabrication issues to include delays, weld repair, material anomalies and fitting issues.

3. Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Programmer Working Leader (Key Personnel)

Minimum qualification requirements: Five years’ experience in a) operation of commercially available CAM systems including GibbsCAM and MasterCAM and b) providing for efficient and effective programming and c) use of CADD, G code, 3D milling, lathe programming utilizing C axis and Y axis and d) estimating and planning projects and e) leading work scope with project crews of 5 or more workers and f) overseeing safety in the work place. This position shall also have general computer skills, including email and file management. Ten years of experience with a) algebra, trigonometry and geometry, as well as geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T); and b) advanced programming capability for the following equipment utilizing G code and canned cycles:

Mori Seiki Lathe NL1500, with MSX control

Haas ST-45 with Haas Control

Fortune Lathe VTurn 26, with Fanuc OT control

Haas Machining Center VF4, VF2 and EC1600 with Hass control

Doosan Machining Center MV4020, MYNX 5400, Haas Lathe TL-1, with Haas control

Olympia Horizontal Mill HT140x100, with Heidenhain iTNC 530 control

ProtoTrak with SMX and SLX control

Anticipated Duties: Write programs and create work instructions, as well as instruct milling and turning setup personnel with machine setup and oversight. Assist on the floor with difficult setups and troubleshooting and correcting problems. Analyze solids, drawings, blueprints and other data and perform all the necessary calculations to develop programs or modify existing programs. Determine the sequence of shaping operations and choose the cutting tools required.

Provide cost estimates and input project files into a project database.

4. Painter Leader

Minimum qualification requirements: a) Possess six years applicable experience; or completion of formal training and 4 years applicable experience; b) have three years’ experience leading work scope with project crews and c) be certified to perform lead paint abatement.

Anticipated Duties: Serve as a working leader responsible for leading and providing technical advice and assistance. Coat surfaces or motor vehicles such as automobiles, buses, and trucks with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.

Remove old paint from vehicle, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smooth surface with sandpaper and steel wool. Roughen aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface. Mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted. Paint vehicle or specified portion of vehicle. May paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface, using stencils. Instruct employees in specific task and job techniques. Conduct on-the-job training to ensure work is complete and accura

1. Experimental Welder

Minimum qualification requirements: Ten years’ experience in each; a) utilizing processes including Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding

(SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arch Welding (GTAW), Pulsed transfer Gas Metal Arc Welding

(GMAW-P) and Sub Arc Welding , b) applying best practice welding processes for aluminum and steel armor, steel alloys, aluminum alloys, stainless steel alloys, structural alloys and specialty navy steels, in all thicknesses in various positions. c) understanding and applying welding procedure specifications to include but not limited to pre/post heat, joint preparation, heat input control, and required NDT, and c) analyzing engineering data, welds, and experimental parts and assemblies to determine the most effective welding setup, processes and the use of various welding techniques and equipment. This position shall also meet all of the qualifications for the Journeyperson Welder.

Possess Certifications for following American Welding Society (AWS) welder performance qualifications:

1. D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with groove and fillet welds using the SMAW process with an E-10018 or E- 7018 electrode.

2. D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with groove and fillet welds using the GMAW-P process with an ER-70S or ER-100S electrode

3. D1.2 Structural Aluminum Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with groove and fillet welds using the GMAW-P process with an

ER-4043 or ER-5356 electrode.

Anticipated Duties: In addition to all anticipated duties of a Journeyperson Welder, inspect grooves, angles, gap allowance and related aspects of assembly to ensure conformance to specifications by using micrometer, caliper and related precision measuring instruments.

Observe hydrostatic x-ray, dimension tolerance, and other tests on welded surfaces to evaluate quality of weld and conformance to production requirements. Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations and sequencing. Assemble parts from prints according to specifications. Develop templates and other work aids to hold and align parts. Able to work independently or lead and direct a team assigned to the project by assigning tasks and controlling work progress. Perform layout, fit and assembly of parts to be welded together by

Journeyperson.

2. Journeyperson Welder

Minimum qualification requirements: Three years’ experience in each; a) utilizing processes including Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Oxy-Fuel Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding

(SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arch Welding (GTAW), Pulsed transfer Gas Metal Arc Welding

(GMAW-P) and Sub Arc Welding, b) operating a variety of metal cutting, welding, assembly, finishing and inspection equipment, including welding machines, cutting machines and/or tables, shears, drill presses, pipe, angle and channel benders, notchers, grinders, etc.

Possess Certifications for following American Welding Society (AWS) welder performance qualifications:

1. D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with groove and fillet welds using the SMAW process with an E-10018 or E- 7018 electrode.

2. D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with groove and fillet welds using the GMAW-P process with an ER-70S or ER-100S electrode

3. D1.2 Structural Aluminum Welding Code unlimited thickness in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with groove and fillet welds using the GMAW-P process with an

ER-4043 or ER-5356 electrode.

Anticipated Duties: Independently set up, adjust, modify, operate, and maintain all welding equipment and machine operation capacity. Work with materials including mild steel and steel alloys, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and aluminum alloys. Perform planning, part layout, parts assembly, blueprint interpretation. Properly use and operate material handling equipment (not limited to but to include forklifts and overhead jib cranes) to configure and orient material and weldments. Install new machines. Dismantle and install machines or heavy equipment when changes in the plant layout are required.

3. Sheet-metal Worker

Minimum qualification requirements: Five years’ experience in; a) Operating and maintaining manual and CNC sheet metal technologies including punches, press breaks, forming rolls, and shears; b) layout, fabrication, assembly, modification, and repair of sheet metal components utilized on vehicles, ship, weapons components and support equipment that are required to operate in varied environments and conditions; c) in fabrication methodology and techniques, blue print reading, metal forming, equipment operation, tooling limitations and proper use; d) GTAW of aluminum, steel and stainless steel.

Anticipated Duties: Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of metal forming, equipment including standard and CNC shears, punches, forming rolls, and press breaks. Along with drill presses, band saws, and related sheet metal fabrication equipment. Evaluate alternative fabrication methods and process surface finishes and hardness requirements and specified dimensions and tolerance, clearance, fits, weights.

4. CNC Cutting Table Technician

Minimum qualification requirements: Three years’ experience in each; a) CNC controlled cutting table systems capable of performing high speed precision cutting with plasma gas, oxy fuel, water jet, and laser cutting technologies, b) programming and operational capabilities utilizing common commercial CAD/CAM nesting software , c) proper cutting settings and processes for military standard armors, High Hard steel, HY80/ HY100 steel, 514 steel, mild steel, and aluminum of all grades and thickness, and d) utilizing advanced programming and operational capability of common commercial interface systems such as ESAB, LVD and

Wardjet.

Anticipated Duties: Convert multiple format files and drawings into DXF program files using

CAD/CAM nesting software. Load, unload, and properly mark and label components after they have been cut. Ensure table is properly aligned and functioning as intended. Perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

5. Material/Supply Technician

Minimum qualification requirements: Two years’ experience with Microsoft Office software programs and general computer usage and must meet all qualifications of a General Laborer.

Anticipated Duties: Perform raw material handling operations including receiving, shipping records, packaging, preservation, inspection, and warehousing. Maintain current material inventory data. Maintain storage yard organization and tidiness. Maintain logistical inventory of assigned Government Furnished and Co-Use Property. Perform General Laborer duties when required.

6. Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Operator Technician

Minimum qualification requirements: Three years’ experience in; a) loading CAM designs into equipment or independently program, set up, and operate computer numerical control (CNC) mill and lathe equipment to produce finished machined test components; b) algebra, trigonometry and geometry, as well as geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T); and c) programing and operation of the following equipment utilizing G code and canned cycles:

Mori Seiki Lathe NL1500, with MSX control

Haas ST-45 with Haas Control

Fortune Lathe VTurn 26, with Fanuc OT control

Haas Machining Center VF4, VF2 and EC1600 with Hass control

Doosan Machining Center MV4020, MYNX 5400, Haas Lathe TL-1, with Haas control

Anticipated Duties: Program requirements on mills and lathes include entering instructions, including zero and reference points, setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, conditional switches, proving part programs and troubleshooting code. Provide mill and lathe hardware set up by installing appropriate chucks, vise, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, bar feeder. Monitor equipment operation to ensure tolerance specifications are met by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations. Adhere to quality assurance procedures and processes by verifying component characteristics to detect malfunctions requiring adjusting and reprogramming, sharpening and replacing of worn tools. Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). Use precision measuring instruments such as electronic gauging equipment (i.e. calipers, gauge blocks, dial bore gauges and depth gauges) in setting-up and machining work to required tolerances. Operate multiple machines simultaneously including pulling and loading raw stock. Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery. Perform tasks and functions on manual shop equipment including mills, lathes, drill presses, saws and hand tools. Perform bench work to finish, fit and assemble machined parts. Assist in the organization and maintenance of the machine shop work environment.

7. Gunsmith Machinist Technician

Minimum qualification requirements: Certification from Gunsmith school in firearms repair and five years’ experience in each; a) modifying mechanical function and interaction of firearm working parts; b) supporting applications utilizing different ammunitions and proper use of each;

c) fabrication of weapon components with little or no supervision; and d) applying gunsmithing tools and procedures, and firearms operating principles and ballistics.

Anticipated Duties: Perform major repairs on foreign and domestic standard and non-standard small arms weapons. Fabricate special jigs, fixtures and other special tooling to meet testing requirements and can read and understand blueprint drawings. Assess condition of weapons received for repair. Repair ejecting and firing problems and inspect, disassemble, clean, oil, and reassemble. Repair damaged parts, as well as repair barrels and changes the caliber of an existing barrel. Set up and operate a variety of mills and lathes to repair and alter guns and gun parts.

Fabricate range fixtures and test support items. Develop designs for special devices used in testing small arms ammunition. Modify weapon system components, parts fabrication, heat treating, barrel modifications for proper head spacing or chambering. Develop, design and fabricates gauge ports, holding fixtures, and testing equipment mounts.

8. Journeyperson Machinist

Minimum qualification requirements: Five years’ experience; a) Performing complete setup and operation a wide variety of conventional machine tools including milling machines, lathes, boring bars, planners, drills, grinders, jig bores, presses, saws, and similar machine tools in a prototype machine shop environment; b) performing mathematical calculations to determine dimensions, locations, angles, sizes, shapes and speeds and feeds; c) applying operating principles, proper application and design limitations of machine tools, machine assemblies and mechanical devices; d) in machining characteristics of metallic and non-metallic materials used in the fabrication, rebuilding and repair of machines and mechanical devices; e) in the use of typical machine shop powered and non-powered hand tools and machine accessories; f) developing and executing detailed machining plan that specifically outlines the sequential process to machine a complex part and/or multi-part item; g) performing setup and operation of the following equipment:

Mills: Bridgeport, ProtoTrak, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Lucas

Lathes: DoAll, Monarch, Leblond, Protrak, Lodge& Shipley, Bullard

Drill Presses: DoAll, Edlund, Cincinnati, Carlton, Essley, Willis Bergo, Denison, Edlund, Leland

Saws: DoAll, Marvel, Behringer

Five years of experience in programing and operation of the following equipment utilizing G code and canned cycles:

Mori Seiki Lathe NL1500, with MSX control

Haas ST-45 with Haas Control

Fortune Lathe VTurn 26, with Fanuc OT control

Haas Machining Center VF4, VF2 and EC1600 with Hass control

Doosan Machining Center MV4020, MYNX 5400, Haas Lathe TL-1, with Haas control

Anticipated Duties: Read and work to the indicated accuracy, specifications and tolerances as detailed on engineering drawings, CAD drawings, machine assembly prints, machine construction prints, blueprints, sketches, equipment manuals and vendor diagrams. Operate multiple machines simultaneously including pulling and loading raw stock.

9. General Laborer

Minimum qualification requirements: a) Possess the knowledge and skills to perform general shop tasks which require mainly physical abilities and effort; b) be licensed to operate forklifts up to 50,000 lbs.

Anticipated Duties: Load and unload trucks, and other conveyances. Move supplies and materials to proper location by forklift, pallet movers, wheelbarrows or hand trucks. Stack materials for storage or binning. Collect refuse and salvageable materials. Lift heavy items 25to

50 lbs. regularly and carried during a work cycle. Perform preparation of raw material including cleaning, cutting and grinding so material may be used by fabrication shop. Load and unload materials and project fixtures for shop personnel to be used in fabrication projects. Perform ground maintenance. Clean culverts and ditches. Cut trees and brush. Operate power lawnmowers. Move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances. Move heavy pieces of automotive and other types of machinery and equipment.

Clear and spread salt on icy roads and walkways. Pick up leaves and trash.

10. Painter, Automotive

Minimum qualification requirements: Have two years applicable experience; or completion of formal training. Be certified to perform lead paint abatement.

Anticipated Duties: Coat surfaces or motor vehicles such as automobiles, buses, and trucks with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices. Remove old paint from vehicle, using liquid paint remover and scraper. Smooth surface with sandpaper and steel wool. Roughen aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface. Mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted. Paint vehicle or specified portion of vehicle. Paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils.