Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs. Performs major repairs on foreign and domestic standard and non-standard small arms weapons. Build either custom pistols or rifles with little or no supervision, possesses excellent knowledge of gunsmithing tools and procedures, and possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics. This worker has a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles, has a moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories, can fabricate special jigs, fixtures and other special tooling with some supervision, can read and understand blueprint drawings, and can work from those drawings under direct supervision. Other support functions include, but are not limited to, ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational level weapons maintenance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
• Attendance at a formal one-to-two-year accredited in-house gunsmith course, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to proficiently perform technical inspections to determine faults and orders repair parts
• Excellent knowledge of tools and procedures, as well as knowledge of firearms operating principles; able to meet physical demands of the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather and under various working conditions.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. on occasion and at least 45 lbs. on a routine basis.
• Must be capable of using and understanding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to properly change crew serve weapons while placed on a workbench without assistance.
• May require travel up to 25%

**Veterans, Military Spouses, Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.**

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks related to the position.