Senior Small Arms Technician & Armory Lead

NANA Regional Corporation; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CBA benefits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE

Accredited gunsmithing program

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.