Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Small Arms Repairer (WG-6610-08) to perform overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms with close tolerances. You will diagnose defects, disassemble and replace parts, and test for safety and accuracy.

The role requires meticulous inspection, handling of sensitive firearms, and adherence to security protocols. A Secret clearance is required and the position closes 2026-09-26.

Qualifications

• Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support Education claims.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Responsibilities

• Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on small arms with close tolerances.
• Diagnoses mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in weapons such as pistols, rifles, shotguns, and machine guns.
• Disassembles, inspects, and reassembles weapons and components; replaces worn parts.
• Tests and verifies safety, accuracy, and operation after repairs.
• Maintains accountability and security of arms and sensitive items.
• May serve as commodity inspector during COMET or as MAIT member.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Small arms repair

Hand tools

Precision gauges

Test instruments

Education

Documented education claims

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision gauges

Test instruments

Jigs

Job description

Small Arms Repairer (Title 32) (Indefinite)

• 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) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1226000 and is part of the VA G4, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a Small Arms Repairer, WG-6610-08, you will perform the below duties: Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms that involve numerous parts, subassemblies, adjustments, and must be adjusted to close tolerances.

Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons, such as, automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, machine guns, rocket launchers, mortars, and other small arms and accessories. Disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. After disassembly examines for defects, mechanical misalignment, and malfunctions.

Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, sights, safety devices, bolts, stocks and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing obsolete parts. Applies finishing agents and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation. Applies modification work orders as required.

Uses hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments to small arms. Ensures the accountability, storage, and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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 $28.55 – $33.29/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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