Gunsmith II

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs major repairs on foreign and domestic standard and non-standard small arms weapons
• Can build either custom pistols or rifles with little or no supervision
• Performs detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, and maintenance
• Possesses excellent knowledge of gun-smithing tools and procedures, and possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics
• Possesses 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
• 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
• Perform as primary instructor on most standard and non-standard small arms weapon systems
• 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
• Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Requires knowledge in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties, has the knowledge and skill to design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input
• Computer literacy is required
• Qualification for this position usually requires attendance at a formal one to two year accredited in-house gun-smithing course, and/or at least two years 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

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Knowledge in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties, has the knowledge and skill to design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input
• Computer literacy is required
• Qualification for this position usually requires attendance at a formal one to two year accredited in-house gun-smithing course, and/or at least two years 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

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits

• This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA)
• In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act
• The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future
• Compensation Details: $30.56
• Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)Educational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insurance