Senior Gunsmith Inspector: Weapons QA & Compliance

Logmet LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logmet LLC is seeking a Gunsmith II (Inspector) to perform advanced inspections, evaluations, and functional testing of small arms and crew-served weapons to ensure compliance with military standards and safety requirements. The role supports Army and DOD weapon maintenance programs.

Responsibilities include inspections, torque, aligning tolerances, validating repairs, and documenting results while maintaining weapon accountability and safety compliance in shop, armory, or field environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Gunsmith/Small Arms Repairer or equivalent military MOS (e.g., 91F).
• Strong proficiency with small arms and crew-served weapons systems, components, and diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret TMs, schematics, blueprints, and weapon maintenance standards.
• Skilled in the use of weapon gauges, precision measuring tools, and inspection equipment.
• Ability to maintain weapons accountability and meet DOD security requirements.
• Must meet physical requirements and be able to work in shop, armory, or field environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of small arms and crew-served weapons.
• Perform acceptance, in-process, and final inspections on weapons undergoing repair, overhaul, or modification.
• Measure, gauge, and assess tolerances, headspace, timing, alignment, and wear levels using precision tools.
• Verify compliance with Technical Manuals, OEM specifications, and Army Quality Assurance standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions and determine weapon serviceability status.
• Validate completed repairs, modifications, and part replacements for correctness and conformity.
• Troubleshoot weapon malfunctions and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct functional tests, including test-fire evaluations when authorized.
• Document inspection results, discrepancies, and corrective actions in required systems.
• Ensure weapons maintenance activities comply with DOD safety, storage, and accountability regulations.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs, technical worksheets, and QA forms.
• Support audits, CSDP inspections, and weapon readiness assessments.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain accountability for serialized weapons and parts.
• Provide technical guidance to junior gunsmiths and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Gunsmithing

Quality assurance

Technical inspection

Documentation

Field readiness

Tools

GCSS-Army

LMP

Inspection gauges

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Logmet LLC is seeking a Gunsmith II (Inspector) to perform advanced inspections, evaluations, and functional testing of small arms and crew-served weapons to ensure compliance with military standards and safety requirements. The role supports Army and DOD weapon maintenance programs.

Responsibilities include inspections, torque, aligning tolerances, validating repairs, and documenting results while maintaining weapon accountability and safety compliance in shop, armory, or field environments.