Gunsmith

Bass Pro Shops • Springfield, MO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gunsmith will provide World-Class service to all customers interested in purchasing merchandise. This role involves assisting customers with purchases, identifying and evaluating their needs, making product recommendations, and promoting various company programs. The position requires a good health record, the ability to pass drug and lung capacity tests, and no medical issues that would be problematic when working around chemicals or dust. Candidates will undergo interviews with the Corporate Gunsmith, Fine Gun Room Manager, and potentially Store Managers and administrative/operations personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of actual bench/shop experience on shotguns, rifles and handguns.
• Working knowledge of machinery used in a gunsmith shop (e.g., lathe, grinder, sander).
• Must wear appropriate clothing: quality shoe or boot (no tennis shoes), jeans or twill type pants, a button or polo type shirt (no T-Shirts) of non-flammable material.
• No jewelry on hands or arms.
• Good health record.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen test and a lung capacity test prior to employment and yearly thereafter.
• No medical issues which would make working around chemicals or dust a problem.
• Physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds minimum.
• Adhere to and follow the dress code and personal hygiene established by Bass Pro Shops.

Nice To Haves

• An apprenticeship or college degree.
• Gunsmith should have or be willing to obtain certification from gun manufacturers as a factory trained repair person.

Responsibilities

• Provides a legendary experience for every customer.
• Assists customers with purchases.
• Identifies and evaluates customers' needs.
• Makes product recommendations.
• Promotes programs including, but not limited to CLUB Membership, VOC and In-Store Pick-up.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Benefits

• Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions.
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED