SMALL ARMS REPAIRER

Army National Guard Units; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 101,435,000 - 118,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Massachusetts seeks a Small Arms Repairer to perform accurization of national match weapons, disassemble and inspect components, replace worn parts, and conduct test firings to ensure safety and performance.

The role involves handling a variety of small arms, meticulous measurement with precision tools, and maintaining accountability for arms and sensitive items within the unit.

Qualifications

• Experience in accurization of national match weapons.
• Ability to disassemble/firearm inspection for defects and malfunctions.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols, rifles, LMGs) to increase accuracy beyond factory specs.
• Disassembles weapons and inspects components for defects and misalignment.
• Replaces parts and conducts test fires to ensure safety and performance.
• Uses micrometer and tools to measure tolerances and make adjustments.
• Maintains accountability and security of arms and sensitive items.

Skills

Small arms repair

Precision measurement

Tools

Micrometer

Test instruments

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, Position Description Number PDD1227000 and is part of the MA ARNG CSMS, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Kevin Lackey, 339-265-4238.

Key Responsibilities

(1) Performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols, rifles, and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Accurization involves altering and refining mass-produced weapons for use in national competition, by increasing their accuracy and reliability beyond factory specifications. This process involves selecting, fitting, and altering parts to improve the weapon.

(2) Disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. Examines for defects, misalignment and malfunctions.

Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments. Applies final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.

(3) Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons including: automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, machine guns, and rocket launchers, and other small arms and accessories.

(4) Uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required.

Anneals certain parts until the proper temper of the metal is obtained. Selects certain parts of specific hardness by researching characteristics of various metals in technical manuals. Uses pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fires weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements.

(5) Is responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access.

(6) May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).

(7) Performs other duties as assigned.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $35.4 – $41.31/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government