Title:
LCV APS-2 Germany: Gunsmith
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Program Summary
KBR leads the government services world contingency market by providing responsive, full-service logistics support to forces deployed around the world under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program contract (LOGCAP). KBR’s enduring mission support of the LOGCAP program dates back to 1992 when we served as the contract’s original prime contractor. Today, we have a workforce of over 6,000 people representing 40 nationalities who perform work on the contract in 10 countries.
Job Summary
As a Gunsmith (Small Arms), you will service and repair military weapons and weapon support systems in a secure storage and repair facility, using tools, support equipment, and materials. Performs varied duties including field level maintenance on US Military weapons and weapon support systems, targeting, range finding, and certain night vision devices. Includes diagnostics, parts identification and requisition, and repairs in accordance with technical specifications and specified repair times. Performs other duties as assigned.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Can design, fabricate, modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons, and accessories. Employee possesses required knowledge in the use of hand tools, machine tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties, has the knowledge and skill to design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input. This employee can design computer prototypes from customer input, has the necessary knowledge of munitions and ballistics to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Usually requires attendance at factory Armorer’s courses of small arms in the arms room inventory, performs major repairs on foreign and domestic standard and non-standard small arms weapons, can build either custom pistols or rifles with little or no supervision, possesses excellent knowledge of gun-smiting tools and procedures, and possesses moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics.
- Has a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles.
- Has a moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories.
- Can fabricate special jigs, fixtures, and other special tooling with some supervision.
- Can read and understand blueprint drawings.
- Can work from those drawings under direct supervision.
- Can perform as primary instructor on most standard and non-standard small arms weapon systems.
- This position may require computer literacy.
Basic Qualifications (Required Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of directly related experience.
- Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments, outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to team lift up to 50 pounds in a two-person carry.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to pass pre-employment and background checks related to the position.
- Must be able to climb in and out of military vehicles and related equipment.
- Must be able to work in cramped areas for at least two continuous hours.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions to include intense heat, heavy wind, blowing sand, heavy rain, and snow and sleet.
- Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description
- Requires a valid passport with at least 12 months of validity and 6 blank pages.
Preferred Qualifications (Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, and Certifications)
- Experience and ability to work effectively with non-native English speakers strongly preferred.
- Prior overseas professional experience.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, R&R, an Employee Support Program and more. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Candidates must meet visa and or work permit requirements for the country of assignment to be considered and eligible for employment.