Small Arms Repairer

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Cedar Falls, IA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a Military Technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 28, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The role requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The position repairs and maintains small arms, assesses their condition and serviceability, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures weapons are safe and operational. It also includes documenting repairs and inventory, reporting recurring equipment failures, and identifying training needs and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision, including weapon inspection, disassembly and repair, component replacement, final inspection, use of hand tools and precision gauges, operational testing, training, and report preparation.
• Must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must complete a medical examination prior to employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect small arms to determine serviceability and necessary repairs.
• Disassemble weapons to diagnose malfunctions.
• Repair small weapons by replacing obsolete parts or assemblies.
• Follow safety and physical security rules and standards.
• Analyze unit deficiencies to determine organizational training needs and suggest corrective actions in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Use hand tools to make repairs and adjustments.
• Use measuring instruments to identify worn or damaged parts.
• Record needed repairs on appropriate forms.
• Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures.
• Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons.
• Perform two-level Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), including periodic gauging.
• Conduct operational checks and final inspections to confirm maintenance is complete.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed