Armorer

Oak Grove Technologies LLC; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

Job summary

Oak Grove Technologies LLC in Artesia, NM, seeks skilled Armorers to support Federal Law Enforcement Training Center operations. You will inspect, repair, and service firearms to meet safety and performance standards in a dynamic training environment with law enforcement professionals.

Responsibilities include maintaining weapons, cleaning and securing equipment, operating target systems, and performing field and bench repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of two years in weapons maintenance and repair for semiautomatic handguns, rifles, shotguns, and specialized weapons systems.
• Range Operations: Prior experience in military or law enforcement range operations.
• Certification: Graduate of a recognized Gunsmith/Armorer or Range Master program (e.g., NRA, military service school, or federal service school).
• Graduate from a recognized agency, such as a Gunsmith/Armorer or Range master school for law enforcement.
• Compliance: Ability to complete government-provided training and manage hazardous waste per the FLETC-OAO Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
• Regulatory Training: Must hold training and certification per the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Physical: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and prepare firearms for marksmanship training.
• Clean, store, and maintain weapons in accordance with technical manuals and regulations.
• Maintain and operate computerized target systems and mechanical target controls.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components of motors, electronic equipment, communications equipment, and automated target systems using hand tools, diagnostic tools, and standard testing equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, diagnose issues, and perform field and bench repairs on training and duty weapons and magazines using hand and power tools.
• Identify problems, install new parts, reassemble, and retest to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Organize, store, and maintain accurate computerized inventory of weapons, ammunition, unexploded ordnance, and related materials.
• Issue, collect, and account for all weapons and ammunition, ensuring proper storage, security, and accurate inventory in designated bunkers.

Skills

Weapons maintenance

Range operations

Gunsmith training

Regulatory training

Hazardous waste handling

Education

Gunsmith/Armorer or Range Master program graduation

Job description

Description

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC, a dynamic and fast-growing federal contractor, is seeking highly skilled and motivated Armorers to support operations at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Artesia, New Mexico.

Oak Grove Technologies is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business based in Raleigh, NC, with a Test and Training Center located near Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. With over 20 years of expertise in training, consulting, technology, and operational support, the company provides services to the military, government, and law enforcement. Committed to excellence, innovation, and national security, Oak Grove Technologies fulfills federal defense contracts and actively supports veterans through sponsorships and events. Driven by its mission-focused approach, the company seeks top talent to develop impactful solutions.

Oak Grove Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

This is a unique opportunity to enhance the safety and readiness of federal law enforcement personnel by ensuring the functionality, security, and maintenance of firearms and related equipment. If you are passionate about firearms safety and training, possess sharp attention to detail, and have strong technical and leadership skills, we invite you to join our team in upholding excellence, integrity, and professional development.

As an Armorer, you will play a critical role in inspecting, repairing, and servicing firearms to meet stringent safety and performance standards. Operating in a dynamic training environment, you will collaborate with law enforcement professionals and instructors to support essential training programs.

• Inspect, test, maintain, and prepare firearms for marksmanship training.
• Clean, store, and maintain weapons in accordance with technical manuals and regulations.
• Maintain and operate computerized target systems and mechanical target controls.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components of motors, electronic equipment, communications equipment, and automated target systems using hand tools, diagnostic tools, and standard testing equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, diagnose issues, and perform field and bench repairs on training and duty weapons and magazines using hand and power tools. Identify problems, install new parts, reassemble, and retest to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Organize, store, and maintain accurate computerized inventory of weapons, ammunition, unexploded ordnance, and related materials.
• Issue, collect, and account for all weapons and ammunition, ensuring proper storage, security, and accurate inventory in designated bunkers.

Qualifications:

Certified Armorer/Firearms Range Master must possess the following minimum requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of two years in weapons maintenance and repair for semiautomatic handguns, rifles, shotguns, and specialized weapons systems.
• Range Operations: Prior experience in military or law enforcement range operations.
• Certification: Graduate of a recognized Gunsmith/Armorer or Range Master program (e.g., National Rifle Association (NRA), military service school, or federal service school).
• Graduate from a recognized agency, such as a Gunsmith/Armorer or Range master school for law enforcement, such as the National Rifle Association, military service school, federal service school, etc.
• Compliance: Ability to complete government-provided training and manage hazardous waste per the FLETC-OAO Hazardous Waste Management Plan, including responsibilities for Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area and Universal Hazardous Waste management.
• Regulatory Training: Must hold training and certification per the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Must be able to lift up to (50) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. In accordance with federal requirements, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service System or provide proof of exemption. *

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive Pay, PTO, Health Benefits.

This position pays a base hourly rate of $27.18 per hour, plus an additional Health & Welfare (H&W) benefit, in accordance with the applicable Service Contract Act (SCA) requirements.

If you're ready to apply your expertise in a high-impact role, we encourage you to join our mission in supporting law enforcement training and operational readiness.

Oak Grove Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC participates in E-Verify to determine an individual's identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States. E-Verify is a service of DHS and SSA.