Air Force Test Center job announcements

Blocker and Bracer (Wood Worker/Packer) WG-4602-08

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About the Role:

The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Blocker and Bracer (Wood Worker/Packer) WG-4602-08 to work at the 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron, at Edwards AFB, in Edwards, CA.     

To provide receiving, packing, crating, cargo freight loading, shipping and related services in the 412th Logistics readiness Squadron, in support of the 412th Test Wing and other supported organizations.

 Announcement Closes: 20 July 2026.

Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Typical 2026 salary range: $80,787 - $94,248 per year (includes Locality)

Travel Requirements: Up to 30% travel possible

Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)

Desired Skills:

- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc

- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading

- Measurement and Layout

- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

- Knowledge of Materials.

Major Duties:

- Secure a variety of freight such as heavy, unbalanced machinery, vehicles and other rolling stock, aircraft parts, munitions, rockets, missiles; sensitive electronic equipment, and other odd-shaped cargo.

- Plans the construction of, repairs, and custom builds, wooden supply, storage, or shipping containers with exteriors of irregular shape and unusual size, and interior support brackets which must be custom cut and built to fit around, against, and at places of irregular size and shape.

- Load items in conveyances (includes rail, motor vehicle, and aircraft).

- Verifies the correctness of incoming shipments by comparing items and quantities unloaded against bills of lading, manifests, invoices, or any other documentation, checking for damaged goods, ensuring that goods are appropriately identified and routed to the proper departments within the establishment, and preparing records of goods received.

- Operate a variety of material moving equipment in the performance of duties.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
  • Must be able to pass a preemployment physical
  • Knowledge of a range of materials and techniques used in the packing of freight items with unusual and irregular shapes, sensitive parts, or similar features.
  • Skill in construction of wooden items to store and ship items; skill in construction of blocks, braces, and framing members to contain cargo of irregular shapes, sizes, and weights.
  • Skill in the operation of small material moving tractors, warehouse tugs, and forklifts. 

 

***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include

 

 Please send resumes to: Andrea Aroche/ 412LRS.LGR.HR@us.af.mil

 

ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED

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  • Professional and technical experts, Veterans, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, administrative, etc.
  • Veterans may receive hiring preference and possible credit for military service
  • Use and develop skills in your technical specialty

Launch your federal career with Team Edwards

  • Work on cutting-edge programs
  • Learn, grow and progress
  • Promotion opportunities throughout the U.S. government
  • Acquire valuable certifications
  • Internships for high school, undergrad and graduate level

  • Multiple tuition assistance opportunities - programs to help pay student loans
  • Health insurance options for your entire family - no waiting period to period
  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement plans - pension and 401k equivalent (TSP) with matching contributions
  • Vacation and holidays - 11 paid holidays, 13  days of sick leave and up to 26 days vacation leave (dependent on eligible years of service)