Gunsmith III Jolon, CA Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; California; Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

CBA benefits

Zusammenfassung

Akima Facilities Operations seeks a Gunsmith III in Fort Hunter Liggett, CA, to perform advanced small arms repair, calibration, and leadership. The role requires extensive experience, certification, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

The position emphasizes vault security, strict documentation, and compliance with manuals while working on pistols through heavy artillery under on-site conditions. Candidates must pass security checks and drug testing.

Qualifikationen

• 8 to 10 years of professional small arms repair experience or equivalent military/civilian small arms training.
• Completed 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G) or equivalent civilian training.
• Experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain/maintain a CAC.
• Physical requirements include lifting 50 pounds and other physical tasks.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Inspection & Diagnostics: Perform initial acceptance checks, complete teardowns, and advanced troubleshooting of structural, mechanical, or electronic weapon malfunctions using specialized diagnostic tools.
• Repair & Overhaul: Replace worn, broken, or obsolete parts on pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, and heavy artillery in strict accordance with technical manuals and manufacturer specs.
• Testing & Calibration: Align, adjust, and test-fire repaired weapon systems to verify optimal function, precision, and accuracy.
• Compliance & Security: Maintain physical vault safety, strict inventory accountability for sensitive items and ammunition, and accurate maintenance logs.
• Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise subordinate armorers and lower-level gunsmithing personnel.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma / GED

92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Accredited gunsmithing program

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Akima Facilities Operations is looking for a Gunsmith III to work in Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

Gunsmith III is a senior, journeyman-level small arms repairer. They handle complex disassembly, diagnosing, overhauling, and calibrating of mechanical and electronic weapon systems, tactical accessories, and heavy ordnance, while ensuring strict vault security, precise documentation, and mentorship for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Inspection & Diagnostics: Perform initial acceptance checks, complete teardowns, and advanced troubleshooting of structural, mechanical, or electronic weapon malfunctions using specialized diagnostic tools.
• Repair & Overhaul: Replace worn, broken, or obsolete parts on pistols, rifles, shotguns, submachine guns, and heavy artillery in strict accordance with technical manuals and manufacturer specs.
• Testing & Calibration: Align, adjust, and test-fire repaired weapon systems to verify optimal function, precision, and accuracy.
• Compliance & Security: Maintain physical vault safety, strict inventory accountability for sensitive items and ammunition, and accurate maintenance logs.
• Leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise subordinate armorers and lower-level gunsmithing personnel.

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of professional small arms repair experience or equivalent military/civilian small arms training like MOS 45/91F series.
• Completed 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G) or equivalent civilian training.
• Experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain/maintain a CAC.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited gunsmithing program and specific manufacturer armorer certifications completed factory Armorer's courses.
• Supervisor experience in unit armory operations.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CDL with Passenger Endorsement.

This position is contingent upon funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-26505

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

42.34

Benefits

CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).