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Gunsmith can design, fabricate, modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons and accessories. This position will work on external/internal and terminal ballistics; build custom pistols and rifles, as well as other types of weapons systems with minimal supervision.
Job Responsibility:
Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs
Possesses knowledge of the tools and gauges needed to perform assigned duties
Has limited knowledge in the operation of gun-smithing machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc., as well as limited knowledge of tooling used with those machines
Has knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment
Performs support functions for the shop, to include bead blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing
Other support functions include ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational level weapons maintenance
May assist primary instructor in conducting Armorer's courses on specific small arms systems
Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties
Knowledge and skill to design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input
Qualification usually requires attendance at a formal one to two year accredited in-house gun-smithing course, or at least one year of work experience in this area
Training and related experience in the field consistent with the requirements set forth in the contract/delivery order
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Must be available to work any shift
Willing to work weekends and other hours as needed
What we offer:
Health and welfare payment for each hour worked (SCA)