Marine Corps MOS · Engineering
2111 Small Arms Repairer/Technician
Overview
Small Arms Repairer/Technicians inspect, maintain, and repair small arms other than permanently mounted vehicular weapons. They complete shop administrative actions, manage maintenance programs, train subordinates, and supervise small arms inspection, maintenance, and repair according to grade.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
- training and mentoring of junior technicians
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS
- SAP software
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) · Funded
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Measurement, Materials, and Safety
Career Growth
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- Certified Control Systems Technician: Level I (CCST-I)
- Certified Control Systems Technician Master: Level III (CCST-III)
- Certified Control Systems Technician Specialist: Level II (CCST-II)
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
- Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Related Occupations
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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