Gunsmith I

FAR GROUP headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Title: Gunsmith I

Job Purpose:

To provide professional Gunsmith services in support of the Federal Service Industry Training Divisions and Defensive Systems Units.

Mission to provide Gunsmith services to repair, rebuild, maintain, refinish, machine, inventory, and secure service issued weapons, federally approved Personally Owned Weapons (POW), Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) / Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) / National Tactical Training Unit (NTTU) weapons and special project efforts to include other weapon sets throughout the Federal Service Industry.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Inspect weapons and identify any mechanical problems.
• Rebuild or refinishing firearms including complete weapon disassembly, sandblasting, and refinishing.
• Safely inspect, disassemble, and perform weapon inspections and maintenance in a high- volume environment.
• Perform repetitious tasks and assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Support inventories of firearms and related material.
• Assist in the shipping and receiving of weapons and supplies.
• Record, package, and secure weapons for lawful destruction and assist service personnel during the destruction process.
• Perform special projects requiring the manufacturing or alteration of specialized weapon platforms.
• Log-in and secure weapons received during in- service training and assist personnel with weapon related issues, problems, questions, and concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• United States citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance or capable of obtaining one.
• Completion of an accredited gunsmith training program.
• Must have a valid certification as a Glock armorer. Remington 870 Shotgun armorer, and/or Colt Pattern Carbine armorer certification preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of firearms repair and maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of federally issued or approved Glock pistols; such knowledge must include operating controls, disassembly and assembly, safety systems, and safe handling methods, as well as the ability to diagnose malfunctions and other functional problems. Demonstrated ability must include the process for refurbishing these pistols, including refinishing, and restoring to like-new mechanical condition.
• Ability to use computers, including the preparation of documents and inputting data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrate substantial knowledge (which includes the ability to disassemble and perform all repairs without additional guidance or instruction) of firearms repair and maintenance procedures for the Glock pistol, Remington 870 Shotgun, and Colt pattern carbine.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of federal shoulder fired weapons, including Colt pattern carbines, and Remington Model 870 shotguns. Demonstrated knowledge must include the process for rebuilding these firearms from a stripped receiver.

Working condition:

• Inside and outside ranges in variable inclement weather.
• Long workdays.
• Intermittent noise between 140db to 165db.
• Prolonged periods of standing.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Do repetitive tasks.
• Requires frequently standing, walking, sitting, and driving a motor vehicle.
• Required to climb or balance, stoop under or squat, kneeling, crouching, and able to move quickly and safely across all types of terrain.
• Able to reach with your hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Lifting: frequently lift and move up to 70lbs.
• Vision: required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Note: Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Why FAR GROUP?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance or capable of obtaining one
• Completion of an accredited gunsmith training program.
• Must have a valid certification as a Glock armorer. Remington 870 Shotgun armorer, and/or Colt Pattern Carbine armorer certification preferred.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39,100 - $49,500