Description
Small Arms Repairer/Technician in the grade of Private through Lance Corporal, under supervision, inspect, maintain, and repair small arm weapon systems, less permanently mounted vehicular weapons. The Small Arms Repairer/Technician also completes basic shop administrative actions utilizing forms, records, technical manuals, directives, and automated information systems. At the ranks of Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant, the Small Arms Repairer/Technician performs maintenance actions, trains subordinates, and supervises the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all small arms, less permanently mounted vehicular weapons. The Small Arms Repairer/Technician also performs, maintains, and supervises shop maintenance management programs and coordinates the maintenance and repair of small arms according to grade.
Core Skills
- precision mechanical repair
- preventive maintenance
- technical troubleshooting
- use of technical manuals and schematics
- quality control and inspection
- shop administration and documentation
- inventory and parts management
- safety and compliance
- basic data entry
- time management
- customer service orientation
- training and mentoring of junior technicians
- root cause analysis
Common Certifications
- Certified Armorer (manufacturer-specific, e.g., Glock, Colt, SIG)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NIMS Machining Level I (if applicable)
- Certified Welding (AWS, if fabrication is involved)
- Firearms Safety Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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