ARMS Repairer Security Clearance

Position: SMALL ARMS REPAIRER with Security Clearance
Duties
* performs accurization of national match weapons (pistols, rifles, and light machine guns) on a limited basis. Accurization involves altering and refining mass-produced weapons for use in national competition, by increasing their accuracy and reliability beyond factory specifications. This process involves selecting, fitting, and altering parts to improve the weapon. Altering includes peening, bending, filing, grinding, and the use of lapping compound to alter parts such as individual slide, receiver, sear, disconnector, barrel, barrel bushing, magazine, hammer, recoil spring, flash suppressor, operating rod spring guide, gas cylinder, stock, and the spindle valve.

* disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. Examines for defects, misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments. Applies final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.

* performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons including: automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, machine guns, and rocket launchers, and other small arms and accessories.
* uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required. Anneals certain parts until the proper temper of the metal is obtained. Selects certain parts of specific hardness by researching characteristics of various metals in technical manuals. Uses pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fires weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements.

* is responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access.
* may serve as a commodity inspector during command maintenance management evaluations(comet) or as a member of a maintenance assistance instruction team
* performs other duties as assigned. Requirements conditions of employment military requirements: compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with title 32 united states code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with army skill classification directives, statutes, and national guard bureau regulations.

The dual status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a national guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Enlisted: e1 - e8 mos: 91 series, or must be willing and able to obtain in the first year of employment
* other requirements & conditions of employment:

- national guard membership is required.

- males born after 31 december 1959 must be registered for selective service.

- federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.

- must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

- must maintain local network access iaw ar 25-2.

- wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.

- this position is covered by the domestic violence misdemeanor amendment (30 sep 96) of the gun control act (lautenberg amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- the duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

- for positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. Qualifications in order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.…