Gunsmith II: Elite Armorer & Precision Technician

Akima; Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $22.84

Health & Welfare fringe $5.09

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Gunsmith II to work on Fort Hood, TX. You will design, fabricate, repair and service firearms and accessories, using hand tools and machine tools with strong knowledge of munitions and ballistics.

The role requires 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION or equivalent, 4+ years as a military unit armorer, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Eligibility for CAC, ability to pass drug/background checks, and physical ability to lift 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G) or equivalent civilian training.
• Must have 4+ years of experience working as military Unit Armorer.
• Must have experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain/maintain a CAC.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and major repairs.
• Possesses excellent, comprehensive knowledge of the tools and gauges needed to perform assigned duties.
• Has extensive knowledge in the operation of gun-smiting machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc.
• Possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics.
• Establishes shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment.
• Performs support functions for the shop, to include bead blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles, has a moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories, can fabricate special jigs, fixtures and other special tooling.
• Performs support functions which include ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational level weapons maintenance.
• Experienced in military logistics and security requirements/regulations associated with management of small arms.

Skills

CAC eligibility

Physical fitness

Education

92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Gunsmith II to work on Fort Hood, TX. You will design, fabricate, repair and service firearms and accessories, using hand tools and machine tools with strong knowledge of munitions and ballistics.

The role requires 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION or equivalent, 4+ years as a military unit armorer, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Eligibility for CAC, ability to pass drug/background checks, and physical ability to lift 50 pounds are required.