Gunsmith III - Small Arms Repairer

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Purpose: Gunsmith III-Small Arms Repairer is responsible for the quality assurance, inspection on a wide range of small arms equipment. Gunsmith III-Small Arms will perform inspections, identify deficiencies and malfunctions in shotguns, carbines, automatic rifles, submachine guns, machine guns, mortars, recoilless rifles and other small arms / accessories.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs detailed disassembly, assembly, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, PMCS, gauging and minor repairs of foreign / domestic small arms and accessories.

• Completes basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals.

• The Small Arms repairer performs, trains, and supervises various duties which includes inspection, maintenance and repair of Small Arms Weapons.

• Performs publication and catalogue updates, tool / capital equipment maintenance, inventories, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational level weapons maintenance.

• Replace barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, safety devices, bolts, stocks and other parts / assemblies.

• Possesses knowledge of the tools (i.e. hammers, punches, files, stones, etc.) and gauges needed to perform assigned duties, has limited knowledge in the operation of gun-smiting machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc., as well as limited knowledge of tooling used with those machines.

• Inspects for defects, troubleshoot mechanical misalignments and malfunctions.

• Correctly use hand and machine tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs and adjustments.

• Conduct pre-checks of weapon serviceability prior to the Quality Control Inspection.

• Prep, Issue, Check and turn-in Work Order packets to Production Control.

• Verify faults and deficiencies found by lower-level employees and ensure proper part identification and paperwork are completed, IAW company policies.

• Applies operational checks of repaired weapons to assure safety, accuracy and ease of operation.

• Adhere to ISO Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 5 years of recent experience in repairing and maintaining armament equipment

• 3 years of recent experience in Direct Support Shop in Small Arms Repair, to include Mortars, Heavy and Light Crew Served Weapons.

• US Army MOS 45B/91F, USMC 2111, Navy Gunner’s Mate (GM) Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 0812 or 0814, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 3P0X1B requires DD214 for verification or civilian gunsmithing certification required.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Has basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Know shop status codes and work order functions. GCSS-Army knowledge a plus AESIP (LIW) knowledge.

• 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.

Certification & License:

• Driver’s license required.

• Tier 1 NACI required for all U.S. Citizens.

• Must be U.S. Citizen.

Facility credentials/authorization required: Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Mental Demands:

• Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.

• Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.

• Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

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