Small Arms Repairer

U.S. Department of Defense; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government military organization is seeking a military technician to assist with weapon repairs and maintenance. The position requires active membership in the U.S. Army Reserve and involves tasks such as analyzing unit deficiencies, performing preventive maintenance checks, and using hand tools for repairs. Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment physical. This role is critical in ensuring operational readiness within the military framework.

Qualifications

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve.
• Valid State Driver's license required.
• Completion of a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required training.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

Skills

Repair small weapons

Use hand tools

Analyze deficiencies

Job description

About the Position

This is a military technician position with the 99th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 90 located in Richmond, Virginia. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. To learn more about minimum qualifications to join the Army Reserve, visit http://www.goarmy.com/reserve/jobs.html.

Duties

• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts and/or assemblies.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine required organizational training.
• Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
• List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs.
• Performs two level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) to include periodic gauging.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP AS A SOLDIER IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVE (USAR).
• This position requires a valid State Driver's license.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/ Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires a Personnel Security Investigation.