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We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Welder (Shipfitter).

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

2. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience determining the amount and type of supplies and materials needed to perform ship fitting assignments?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

3. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience setting up, maintaining and operating metal cutting machines and tools?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

4. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience working with metals of varying thicknesses?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

5. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing work involving the construction, repair, maintenance, overhaul and conversion of various types/sizes of marine craft/vessels?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

6. Which response best describes your experience applying welding procedures on the job?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

7. Which welding practices have you used?

A. SMAW

B. FCAW

C. GTAW

D. GMAW

E. SAW

F. None of the above

8. Which methods have you applied when assembling parts?

A. Seaming

B. Bolting

C. Screwing

D. Riveting

E. Tacking

F. Spot welding

G. Soldering

H. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

9. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience applying sheet metal and heat treating processes on various types of metals to maintain specific hardness as required by prints and directives?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

10. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience performing the tempering process?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

11. Which welding equipment/tools have you maintained?

A. Welding banks

B. Electric and engine driven welding machines

C. Oxyacetylene cutting and brazing torches

D. Plasma cutting machines

E. Power feed drill presses

F. Manual feed drill presses

G. Shear and punch presses

H. Power presses

I. Bending and forming machines

J. Gas Torches

K. Grinders

L. Horizontal band saw

M. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding Units

N. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Units

O. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

12. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience reading and interpreting specifications and blueprint drawings for sheet metal / heat treating work?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

13. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience reading schematics, drawings, etc., to ensure that items for planned repair do not interfere with other systems (i.e., electrical, mechanical)?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

14. Which trade or administrative guides have you interpreted and applied?

A. Technical manuals

B. Technical orders

C. Blueprints

D. Sketches

E. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

15. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience planning and laying out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

16. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience using complex shop mathematics to figure irregular curves, angles and pitch?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

17. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience determining the proper techniques and scale using hardness testing equipment?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

18. Which tools and equipment have you operated and maintained?

A. Pliers

B. Wrenches

C. Screwdrivers

D. Hammers

E. Chisels

F. Hand snips

G. Band and circular saws

H. Squaring shears

I. Brakes

J. Cold working tools

K. Reamers

L. Soldering and welding

M. Beading machines

N. Burring

O. Turning

P. None of the above

19. Which tools and/or equipment have you operated and maintained?

A. Hand or power crimping

B. Burring

C. Turning

D. Beading machines

E. Soldering and welding equipment

F. None of the above

20. Which welding equipment/tools have you used?

A. Welding banks

B. Electric and engine driven welding machines

C. Oxyacetylene cutting and brazing torches

D. Plasma cutting machines

E. Power feed drill presses

F. Manual feed drill presses

G. Shear and punch presses

H. Power presses

I. Bending and forming machines

J. Gas Torches

K. Grinders

L. Horizontal band saw

M. Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding Units

N. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Units

O. None of the above

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

21. Which statement best describes your highest level of experience centering punch fabrication marks on steel?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

22. Which response best describes your experience adhering to safety precautions to guard against injury?

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.

C. I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised.

D. I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision.

E. I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

23. Have you welded parts or equipment that required you to work in awkward positions?

A. Yes

B. No

24. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith.

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