Job Description:

Akima Support Operations (ASO) provides logistics, facilities maintenance and operations, transportation and support services for mission-critical military installations and civilian agencies around the country. From the homes of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command to the highways of suburban Virginia, ASO experts and professionals work behind the scenes to ensure smooth and continuous operations. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

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ASO is looking for a Gunsmith II to support our operation at Fort Hood, Texas. 

The Gunsmith can design, fabricate, modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons and accessories. Employee possesses required knowledge in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties. This employee has necessary knowledge of munitions and ballistics to accomplish assigned tasks. All required knowledge is typically obtained through technical schools and/or on the job experience. This incumbent plans and conducts training as required. The Gunsmiths responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Performs detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and major repairs

  
  


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  Possesses excellent, comprehensive knowledge of the tools (i.e. hammers, punches, files, stones, etc.) and gauges needed to perform assigned duties

  
  


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  Has extensive knowledge in the operation of gun-smiting machinery such as lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, etc., as well as moderate knowledge of tooling used with those machines

  
  


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  Possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics

  
  


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  Establishes shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment

  
  


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  Performs support functions for the shop, to include bead blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing

  
  


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  Maintains a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles, has a moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories, can fabricate special jigs, fixtures and other special tooling

  
  


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  Performs support functions which include, ammo inventory and residue turn-in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and capital equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational level weapons maintenance

  
  


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  Experienced in military logistics and security requirements/regulations associated with management of small arms

  
  

Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hourly Compensation: $19.38

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  Completed 92Y UNIT ARMORER CERTIFICATION COURSE: 551-F29 (MTT-A/G) or equivalent civilian training

  
  


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  Must have 4+ years of experience working as military Unit Armorer

  
  


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  Experienced user with Microsoft Office Suite

  
  


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  Valid Driver’s License

  
  


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  Ability to receive a favorable Tier-1 Investigation and obtain a CAC

  
  


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  High School Diploma

  
  

Desired Qualifications:  

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  Completed factory Armorer’s courses

  
  


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  Supervisor experience in unit armory operations

  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

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