Gunsmith I-Small Arms Repairer

Gunsmith I-Small Arms Repairer

• R0089808


• Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Al Jahrah, Kuwait


• Full time
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  Work in Kuwait is contingent upon the applicant 's ability to obtain a work
  permit from the State of Kuwait, which is requested on the applicant's behalf
  by their employer. Effective January ‎1, ‎2021, the Kuwait Public Authority of
  Manpower issued new work permit regulations, informing contractors that it
  will not issue a work permit to any individual who is fifty-nine (‎59) years or
  older and holds a high school grade certificate or less. A two-year college
  degree or higher is required for all candidates fifty-nine (‎59) years or
  older. See Administrative Decision No. (‎520) of ‎2020 AD - Amendment to
  the Administrative Decision No. (‎552) of ‎2018 on Issuing the Work Permit
  Regulations.
  Amentum has an immediate opening for a Gunsmith/Small Arms Repair on our APS-‎5
  contract in Kuwait.
  Gunsmith can design, fabricate, modify, repair and service foreign and
  domestic firearms, weapons and accessories. This position will work on
  external/internal and terminal ballistics; build custom pistols and rifles, as
  well as other types of weapons systems with minimal supervision.
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  ‎1. Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small
  arms weapons including small arms inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.
  ‎2. Modify, repair and service foreign and domestic firearms, weapons and
  accessories.
  ‎3. Possesses knowledge of the tools (i.e. hammers, punches, files, stones,
  etc.) and gauges needed to perform assigned duties, has limited knowledge in
  the operation of gun-smiting machinery such as lathes, milling machines,
  surface grinders, etc., as well as limited knowledge of tooling used with
  those machines.
  ‎4. Has knowledge of basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small
  arms environment, performs support functions for the shop, to include bead
  blasting and preparing metal parts for refinishing.
  ‎5. Performs other duties as assigned.
  Education:
  High School diploma or equivalent required.
  Experience:
  ‎1-‎2 year accredited in-house gun-smiting course, or equivalent work
  experience.
  Prior Military experience preferred.
  Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  Must be able to speak English and read/comprehend technical manuals printed in
  English
  Certification & License: Drivers license may be required.
  Work Environment, Physical Demands and Mental Demands:
  Ability to perform job duties efficiently and effectively.
  Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions including dust and
  high temperatures.
  Must be able to endure long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous
  conditions.
  Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  Other Responsibilities:


• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.


• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.


• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
  Disclaimer:
  This position description indicates the general nature and level of work
  expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
  activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to
  perform other duties as required.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices
provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran 's
status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure,
medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran
status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of
the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any
other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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