SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (TITLE 32) to perform maintenance, inspection and repair on firearms in a secure setting. The role covers accurizing, disassembly, parts replacement, and final testing to ensure safety and accuracy.

The position pays $28.12–$32.83 per hour with a Secret clearance, and works under Title 32 National Guard guidelines. Applications close 2027-05-28 for the Nguard hiring path.

Qualifications

• Military or federal experience in weapons maintenance is preferred.
• Experience with accurizing and inspection of firearms is required or implied.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools to calibrate tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurizing of national match weapons ( pistols, rifles, light machine guns ).
• Disassemble weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and components for inspection.
• Replace barrels, firing pins, springs, triggers, shell ejectors, and other parts as needed.
• Apply finishes and test fire to verify safety and operation.
• Diagnose mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in small arms and accessories.

Skills

Small arms repair

Mechanical inspection

Micrometer use

Education

Experience required

Tools

Micrometer

Hand tools

Power tools

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 (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1227000 and is part of the IL CSMS 1, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER (TITLE 32), WG-6610-9, you will perform maintenance, repair, and inspections on small arms and related devices. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform accurizing of national match weapons (pistols, rifles, and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Disassemble weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. Examine for defects, misalignment and malfunctions.

Replace barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, and other parts and assemblies. Modify 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. Apply final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.

Perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnose and identify 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. Use micrometer to measure altered tolerances and make additional adjustments as required. Use pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met.

Responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 $28.12 – $32.83/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-05-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

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