General Maintenance Tech – Small Arms & Electronics

Akima; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform field- and sustainment-level maintenance, inspection, and repair of Small Arms Weapons Systems, Night Vision Devices, and Tactical Communications Electronics.

The role also includes serving as Ground Support Helper, assisting senior mechanics with PMCS, troubleshooting ground support equipment, and maintaining detailed maintenance logs under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal gunsmithing training or equivalent military/civilian 45/91F repair experience.
• Two years administrative experience with knowledge of military operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Journeyman repairer for small arms, weapons mounts and related gear.
• Perform initial inspections, disassembly, and parts replacement per manuals and MWOs.
• Diagnose electronic malfunctions using TMDE and calibrate systems to spec.
• Assist with PMCS, servicing, staging, and troubleshooting of GSE and mobile power units.
• Maintain accurate logs, inventory control, and secure handling of weapons per regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Ground support equipment

Soldering / desoldering

Communication equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal gunsmithing course / 91F training

Tools

TMDE

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Soldering station

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform field- and sustainment-level maintenance, inspection, and repair of Small Arms Weapons Systems, Night Vision Devices, and Tactical Communications Electronics.

The role also includes serving as Ground Support Helper, assisting senior mechanics with PMCS, troubleshooting ground support equipment, and maintaining detailed maintenance logs under supervision.