ARSOF Weapons Specialist

Seventh Dimension•Mackall, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weapons Specialist serves as the subject matter expert on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair. The Weapons specialist will support Special Forces training, readiness, and operational capability by providing expert-level weapons knowledge, maintenance, instruction, and operational support.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship/Residency required
Possess SECRET security clearance
A favorable background (NACLAC) check is required
former 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 91F (formerly 45B) Small Arms Repairer, equitable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or equitable civilian certification such as Advanced Gunsmith certification who are subject matter experts on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair
Be in good health and cleared by a medical physician via a physical examination
Reach above shoulders
Use of finger
Ability to move/carry at least 50lbs or more
Familiar with military work environments, protocols, and jargon
Shall be able to speak, read, and write English fluently with the ability to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds
Great attention to detail
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Ability to work under pressure
Employees shall sign a non-disclosure statement for all training and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that they are exposed to
Able to function in the following environmental factors: outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; excessive dampness or chilling; excessive noise, intermittent or constant; excessive dust; fumes, smoke, or gases; solvents or degreasing agents; grease and oils; flammable materials; electrical energy; slippery or uneven walking surfaces; working around machinery with moving parts; working around moving objects or vehicles; working on ladders or scaffolding; working below ground; working at extreme heights; unusual fatigue factors; vibration; working closely with others or alone

Responsibilities

Performs full range of work involved in the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of small arms of US, foreign, Standard, Non-Standard and obsolete US weapons, to include replacing old parts with new parts of modified design
Makes initial diagnosis and locates mechanical deficiencies and malfunctions in automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, carbines, automatic rifles, submachine and machine guns, and other small arms and accessories
Maintain proficiency in the operation and maintenance of all equipment, tools and accessories necessary to support a wide range of small arms to include automatic, semi-automatic & single fire pistols, rifles and shotguns
Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapon
Uses gauges and test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments; applies acids and/or other "bluing" or finishing agents
Test fires and/or makes operational checks of repaired weapons to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation
Perform other support type functions such as ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control weapons cleaning, and organizational level weapons maintenance.
Maintains all Laser and Night Vision Devices in accordance with all regulations.
Records and reports relative to Weapons Safety Certification
Trains less experienced workers in repair and maintenance techniques
Observes all safety rules, regulations, and procedures
perform other support type functions such as ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control weapons cleaning, and organizational level weapons maintenance
May be required to work overtime, nights, and weekends to meet training requirements