GUNSMITH I

Century Arms; North Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms is seeking a skilled firearms technician responsible for providing high level customer service on firearms sold by the Company, troubleshooting and repairing firearms for internal and external customers, and ensuring quality workmanship.

The role includes inspecting components, checking headspace, assembling firearms, documenting issues, and maintaining a safe, organized work area within a heated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• General mechanical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs firearms for internal and external customers.
• Checks headspace on firearms and adjusts as necessary.
• Repairs stocks, aligns sights and test fires.
• Assembles firearms of a difficult nature.
• Fabricates simple tooling, tools and fixtures.
• Assists in production prototyping.
• Documents problems on customer returns as required.
• Inspects first piece samples from vendors and documents findings.
• Maintains safe, clean workstation and follows all safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Problem solving

Excel

Word

Outlook

Detail oriented

Organization

Tools

None

Job description

Summary Of Position Mission

Responsible for providing high level customer service on firearms sold by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs firearms for internal and external customers
• Checks headspace on firearms and adjust as necessary
• Repairs stocks, aligns sights and test fires
• Assembles firearms of a difficult nature
• Fabricates simple tooling, tools and fixtures
• Assists in production prototyping
• Documents problems on customer returns as required
• Inspects first piece samples from vendors and document findings
• Progressively improves upon and maintains acceptable inspection numbers in accordance with Company standards.
• Always stays on task with assigned duties.
• Adheres to all employment policies/safety policies/practices required by law/established by Company.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment directed by the Company at all times.
• Maintains and keeps workstation and department area clean.
• Complete all required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment as always directed by Company.
• Immediately report any maintenance and/or safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain respect, courtesy, a positive attitude and professionalism towards all co-workers and the Company.
• Other duties will be assigned, as required.

Qualifications &Knowledge Required

• Interact effectively with a variety of people.
• General mechanical ability is required.
• Possess sound problem-solving skills to help facilitate solutions to problems identified during the inspection process.
• Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook
• This position requires attention to detail as well as the ability to follow directions/organize and prioritize accordingly.

Working Conditions

Work is normally performed throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility. Exposure to conditions of extreme heat/cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of light manufacturing, shipping and receiving, and normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.). No known environmental hazards are encountered in normal performance of job duties.

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate small hand tools.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and ask for assistance if necessary.
• Frequent and repetitive lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel and crouch.