Position Overview
This posting is in anticipation of future openings at Fort Jackson, SC.
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 Responsibilities:**
+ Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.
+ 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-smithing machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc., as well as limited knowledge of tooling used with those machines.
+ Has knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment, performs supp...