Gunsmith III (Small Arms)

Amentum•Fort Johnson South, LA

13h

About The Position

The Gunsmith III designs, fabricates, modifies, repairs, and services domestic and foreign firearms, weapons, and accessories. The role designs and builds prototype small arms from blueprints or customer input, creates computer prototypes, performs work to Special Repair Facility Level maintenance, and builds custom pistols, rifles, and other weapon systems without supervision. The position requires knowledge of hand and machine tools, munitions, and ballistics, and includes instructing others in external, internal, and terminal ballistics. The Gunsmith III directs day-to-day Arms Room weapons maintenance, plans and prioritizes repair missions, services U.S. military firearms in accordance with technical manuals, and verifies that work is documented. The role maintains accountability and positive control of weapons, accessories, and other sensitive items; manages their receipt, storage, issue, shipment, and turn-in; and ensures required records are maintained in AWRDS. It also directs packing operations, maintains inventories and reports, and transports weapons and supplies when necessary. The position consults with government officials on Weapons Department matters, including range design, ammunition and ballistics, weapons mounts, suppressors, optic systems, prototype development, and reverse engineering. It provides direct supervision and training to subordinate gunsmiths and enforces applicable security, safety, quality, and procedural requirements. The work may require travel, shift work, nights, weekends, holidays, and work outdoors in extreme conditions.

Requirements

Four years of experience repairing U.S. military small arms, including crew-served weapons, and having worked in an Armorer position within the last two years.
Attendance at a formal, accredited in-house gunsmithing course lasting one to two years, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials or authorization; U.S. citizenship is required for credentials or authorization at this work location.
Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.
Must have a valid certificate for applicable MOS schools and/or GSA/OEM factory certifications as stipulated in the preferred qualifications.
Thorough familiarity with U.S. military Technical Manuals.
Must have or be able to obtain licenses or certifications needed to perform the duties.
Valid and current state driver’s license.
Ability to complete required paperwork, write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively in writing.
Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.
Ability to perform detail-oriented work and work in a team environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodation and use proper lifting practices.
Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and be able to work at heights and climb in and out of vehicles of various sizes and heights.
Ability to work under pressure and strenuous conditions and meet short suspense dates.
Ability to work outdoors with potential exposure to extreme temperatures, high humidity, rain, and blowing dust.
Ability to withstand prolonged periods of stooping, climbing, standing, and sitting.
May require travel and shift work; may require an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be exposed to distracting and uncomfortable noise levels during the usual work period.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with U.S. Army combat and tactical equipment.
Valid U.S. Army MOS 45 Bravo or 93 Juliet certificate, or USMC MOS 2111 certificate, and/or GSA/OEM factory Armorer certifications for required weapons.

Responsibilities

Design, fabricate, modify, repair, and service domestic and foreign firearms, weapons, and accessories.
Design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input, including computer prototypes, and perform work to Special Repair Facility Level maintenance.
Build custom pistols, rifles, and other weapon systems without supervision; work from blueprints and apply knowledge of munitions and ballistics.
Instruct in external, internal, and terminal ballistics.
Consult with government officials on Weapons Department matters, including range design, ammunition fundamentals and ballistics, weapons mounts, suppressors, optic systems, prototype development, and reverse engineering.
Provide direct supervision and training to subordinate gunsmiths.
Direct the day-to-day weapons maintenance operations of the Arms Room.
Maintain accountability of sensitive items, weapons, accessories, BII, AAL, and other stored materials; ensure required records and movements are entered in AWRDS.
Receive, tag, secure, store, issue, retrieve, transport, ship, and turn in weapons and supplies while maintaining positive control and required documentation.
Plan, prioritize, and execute weapon repair missions as directed by the Supervisor.
Service and repair U.S. military firearms in accordance with technical manuals and document and verify services performed.
Apply FAMs, MAMs, SOUMs, and MWOs as required.
Direct and conduct packing operations for outbound shipments as directed by the Logistics Manager or Storage Supervisor.
Receive, store, sort, and prepare unserviceable equipment and supplies for turn-in; verify and sort incoming weapons for storage.
Enforce security requirements under AR 190-11, 13, and 51 and other applicable requirements.
Examine storage crates and racks for serviceability and maintain the storage area in a clean and orderly condition.
Compile and maintain reports on location changes, issues, receipts, and shipping; maintain inventory and stock records.
Move or transport weapons and supplies using a pallet jack, forklift, or industrial truck as necessary.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Follow Amentum safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements and policies.