The Gunsmith II shall 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 weapon systems with minimal supervision.

The Gunsmith II shall also perform major repairs on foreign and domestic standard and non-standard small arms weapons; be able to build either custom pistols or rifles with little or no supervision; possesses exceptional knowledge of gun-smithing tools and procedures; and possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics. Candidates shall possess a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles; have moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories; be able to fabricate special jigs, fixtures, and other special tooling with some supervision; read and understand blueprint drawings; and work from those drawings under direct supervision.

The Gunsmith II can perform as primary instructor on most standard and non-standard small arms weapon systems. Candidates shall possess knowledge of required tools (i.e. hammers, punches, files, stones, etc.) and gauges needed to perform assigned duties. Gunsmith II should possess knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment and will perform support functions for the shop. Other responsibilities include disassembly, repair, and replace parts; clean, service, and reassembly of a variety of automatic and manual weapons such as electrically and manually fired machine guns that have single or multi-barrels, rifles, automatic pistols, revolvers, grenade launchers, and commercial/foreigner weapons such as shotguns.

The Gunsmith II will perform repair work on weapon system components such as firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, bolts, stocks, hammers, barrels, solenoids, etc. The candidate will straighten bent parts; files burrs; perform precise timing alignment and adjustments; and perform bore scoping and pullover gauging of cannon tubes. Gunsmith II will clean and refinish weapons as required; and apply phosphate and bluing solutions. This worker will make operational checks and test fires as required to assure accuracy, safety, and ease of operation. The Gunsmith will assist military unit personnel, inspection teams, and equipment specialists as required in all aspects of small arms repair, maintenance, and problem solving. As required, this worker repairs and adjusts weapons to national match standards.

Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• A valid US Army MOS 91F or USMC MOS 2111 certificate and/or GSA/OEM Factory Armorer certifications for required weapons.
• Experienced in military logistics and security requirements/regulations associated with management of small arms.

• Attendance at a formal one-to-two-year accredited in-house gun-smithing course, or equivalent work experience with a minimum 2-3 years’ experience.

• Be thoroughly familiar with US Military Technical Manuals (TMs).
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for extended periods throughout the day.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 30 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a shop where the environment is drafty, noisy, and dirty.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from operating equipment.
• NACI/CAC Required and obtain a Common Access card (CAC).