Gunsmith II (3CR UME)

Akima, LLC•Fort Hood, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is seeking a Gunsmith II to work on-site in Fort Hood, Texas. The role designs, fabricates, modifies, repairs, and services foreign and domestic firearms, weapons, and accessories. The employee uses hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment, and applies knowledge of munitions and ballistics. Relevant knowledge is typically acquired through technical schools and/or on-the-job experience. The incumbent also plans and conducts training as required. The position includes detailed assembly and disassembly, inspection, maintenance, and major repairs of small arms; support for shop operations and weapons maintenance; and work with military logistics and security requirements for small arms. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and performing activities such as pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching. The position offers hourly compensation of $22.84 and an hourly health and welfare fringe of $5.09. AFO describes a challenging and supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity, with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

Completion of the 92Y Unit Armorer Certification Course: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G), or equivalent civilian training.
At least 4 years of experience working as a military Unit Armorer.
Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result and obtain and maintain a CAC.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to push, pull, carry, stoop, bend, squat, and reach.

Nice To Haves

Completed factory Armorer’s courses.
Supervisor experience in unit armory operations.
Valid driver’s license.
CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed assembly and disassembly, inspection, maintenance, and major repairs of foreign and domestic small arms weapons.
Use appropriate hand tools and gauges to perform assigned duties.
Operate gunsmithing machinery, including lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders, and use associated tooling.
Apply knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics.
Establish shop safety procedures for a small arms work environment.
Perform shop support functions, including bead blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing.
Fabricate special jigs, fixtures, and other special tooling.
Perform support functions including ammunition inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning, and organizational-level weapons maintenance.
Follow military logistics and security requirements and regulations associated with small arms management.
Plan and conduct training as required.