Gunsmith I Small Arms Repairer - Military veterans preferred

Amentum has an immediate opening for a Gunsmith/Small Arms Repair on our APS-5 contract in Kuwait.

Gunsmith can design, fabricate, modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons and accessories. This position will work on external/internal and terminal ballistics; build custom pistols and rifles, as well as other types of weapons systems with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.
2. Modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons and accessories.
3. Possesses knowledge of the tools (i.e. hammers, punches, files, stones, etc.) and gauges needed to perform assigned duties, has limited knowledge in the operation of gun-smiting machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc., as well as limited knowledge of tooling used with those machines.
4. Has knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment, performs support functions for the shop, to include bead blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:
1-2 year accredited in-house gun-smiting course, or equivalent work experience.

Prior Military experience preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Must be able to speak English and read/comprehend technical manuals printed in English

Certification & License: Drivers license may be required.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Mental Demands:
Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and high temperatures.
Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A