Small Arms Repair Specialist - Expert Repairs & Training

Tessera; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health & Welfare Benefit $6.00/hour

11 paid federal holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

Job summary

Tessera, based at Fort Meade Army Base in Maryland, is hiring a Weapons Repair Specialist. The role involves repairing and rebuilding small arms, conducting inspections and tests, and ensuring safety and compliance with AR 190-51. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

The position requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, independent work capability, and strong mechanical repair skills. A valid license and security clearances are expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of small arms/towed artillery experience is required.
• Must have experience in small arms, mechanical repair, armor duties, or related technical work.
• Must have a high degree of working independently.
• Experience with using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and gauges is required.
• Experience with inspecting and diagnosing weapon conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.
• Conduct the initial inspection of small arms to determine repairs needed; disassemble, repair, and replace components on small arms as assigned.
• Conduct operational tests, gauging, and provide trainings.
• Perform inspection, troubleshooting, diagnose, and repair all designated supported weapons.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks and detailed cleaning to restore weapons to serviceable condition
• Verify proper weapon function after repair and document all work performed.

Skills

Small arms repair

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Independent work

Tool handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Gauges

Job description

Tessera, based at Fort Meade Army Base in Maryland, is hiring a Weapons Repair Specialist. The role involves repairing and rebuilding small arms, conducting inspections and tests, and ensuring safety and compliance with AR 190-51. Competitive benefits accompany full-time employment.

The position requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, independent work capability, and strong mechanical repair skills. A valid license and security clearances are expected.