Gunsmith - Weapons Specialist

Paylocity; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC seeks a skilled Gunsmith/Weapons Specialist to serve as SME for small arms maintenance and repair. Support Special Forces training, readiness, and operations with expert weapon knowledge, maintenance, instruction, and operational support.

Location is Range 37, Southern Pines, NC. The position requires U.S. citizenship, SECRET clearance, adherence to regulations, and the ability to work overtime as needed. Equal opportunity employer statement included.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship/Residency required.
• Possess SECRET security clearance.
• Background check (NACLAC) required; MOS/Certs preferred.
• Ability to pass medical exam and maintain fitness standards.
• Fluent English communication; ability to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, overhaul, and repair small arms (US, foreign, standard, non-standard, obsolete).
• Diagnose mechanical deficiencies in pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, and other small arms.
• Keep proficiency with tools, gauges, and finishing agents; perform accuracy/ safeties checks.
• Disassemble/assemble foreign and domestic small arms; test fired operations.
• Train less experienced workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Manage ammo inventory, records, and weapon maintenance programs.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance

English fluency

Physical capability

Ability to work under pressure

Military occupational experience

Job description

Description

Oak Grove Technologies, LLC, a dynamic and fast-growing federal contractor, is seeking highly skilled and motivated Gunsmith/ Weapons Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair. The Weapons Specialist will support Special Forces training, readiness, and operational capability by providing expert-level weapons knowledge, maintenance, instruction, and operational support.

Location: Range 37, Southern Pines, NC

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

The Gunsmith/Weapons Specialist will provide comprehensive personnel administration support for Special Forces training programs by managing the in-processing, personnel accountability, records management, and out-processing of Special Forces candidates and students. This position serves as a critical administrative resource, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of military personnel records while supporting candidate integration, training progression, reassignment actions, and separation processing in accordance with Department of the Army and local organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs full range of work involved in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of small arms of US, foreign, Standard, Non-Standard and obsolete US weapons, to include replacing old parts with new parts of modified design.
• Makes initial diagnosis and locates mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, carbines, automatic rifles, submachine and machine guns, and other small arms and accessories.
• Maintain proficiency in the operation and maintenance of all equipment, tools and accessories necessary to support a wide range of small arms to include automatic, semi-automatic & single fire pistols, rifles and shotguns.
• Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapon.
• Uses gauges and test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments; applies acids and/or other "bluing" or finishing agents.
• Test fires and/or makes operational checks of repaired weapons to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.
• Perform other support type functions such as ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control weapons cleaning, and organizational level weapons maintenance.
• Maintains all Laser and Night Vision Devices in accordance with all regulations.
• Records and reports relative to Weapons Safety Certification.
• Trains less experienced workers in repair and maintenance techniques.
• Observes all safety rules, regulations, and procedures * perform other support type functions such as ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control weapons cleaning, and organizational level weapons maintenance.
• May be required to work overtime, nights, and weekends to meet training requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• U.S. Citizenship/Residency required
• Possess SECRET security clearance
• A favorable background (NACLAC) check is required * former 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 91F (formerly 45B) Small Arms Repairer, equitable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or equitable civilian certification such as Advanced Gunsmith certification who are subject matter experts on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair.
• Be in good health and cleared by a medical physician via a physical examination.
• Reach above shoulders and use of finger.
• Ability to move/carry at least 50lbs or more.
• Familiar with military work environments, protocols, and jargon.
• Shall be able to speak, read, and write English fluently with the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Employees shall sign a non-disclosure statement for all training and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that they are exposed to.
• Able to function in the following environmental factors: outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; excessive dampness or chilling; excessive noise, intermittent or constant; excessive dust; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents or degreasing agents; grease and oils; flammable materials; electrical energy; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working around moving objects or vehicles; working on ladders or scaffolding; working below ground; working at extreme heights; unusual fatigue factors; vibration; working closely with others or alone.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The employee frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Location: Range 37, Southern Pines, NC

Travel: 10%

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.