Small Arms Repairer (T32)

(1) Performs overhaul maintenance and repair on a variety of small arms that involve numerous parts subassemblies adjustments and must be adjusted to close tolerances. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons such as automatic pistols revolvers shotguns automatic rifles grenade launchers machine guns rocket launchers mortars and other small arms and accessories.

(2) Disassembles weapons assemblies subassemblies and other components. After disassembly examines for defects mechanical misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels firing pins springs trigger mechanisms shell ejectors sights safety devices bolts stocks and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing obsolete parts. Applies finishing agents and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety accuracy and ease of operation. Applies modification work orders as required.

(3) Uses hand and power tools precision gauges test instruments jigs and alignment devices in making repairs modifications and adjustments to small arms.

(4) Ensures the accountability storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair usually in vaults with limited access.

(5) May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations (COMET) or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team (MAIT).

(6) Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at prior to applying for this position.

MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SFC

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates a working knowledge to read and interpret instructions repair manual specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to use testing devices and measuring instruments; and be proficient in the use and maintenance of hand tools and equipment.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates ability to work effectively and efficiently on weapons and mechanical systems in disassembly for repair inspection to diagnose mechanical malfunctioning wear and/or damage is required. Experience in adjustment of levers gear linkages and synchronization of interrelated mechanical systems. Experience in applying technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings to determine operation assembly and a tolerance of the variety of weapons cleaned repaired and modified is required. Experience in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required. Tools include drills files saws hammers vises and precision gages and measuring instruments such as micrometers optical comparators ultrasonic checkers magnafluxing machines and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
-- Skill in making repairs to a variety of small arms that have parts and adjustments that are numerous and complicated. Knowledge of interrelated mechanical systems to check repair adjust weapons and perform necessary work to repair or rebuild small arms is required.

-- Mechanical skill sufficient to work on weapons and mechanical systems in disassembly for repair inspection to diagnose mechanical malfunctioning and to assess wear and/or damage. Skill is also required to adjust levers gear linkages and synchronize interrelated mechanical systems.

-- Broad knowledge of weapons operation to apply technical manuals regulations specifications and drawings in order to determine operation assembly tolerances and locate causes of improper functions for a variety of weapons.

-- Skill in using precision gages and measuring instruments such as micrometers optical comparators ultrasonic checkers magnafluxing machines or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged past acceptable specifications.

-- Skill in using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages that include drills files saws hammers vises and precision gages and measuring instruments such as micrometers optical comparators ultrasonic checkers magnaflux machines and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances. Skill in using simple machine tools to alter parts.