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Gunsmith (Level 3)
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The Simple VUE, LLC.
Brunswick, GA (In Person)
$63,024 Salary, Full-Time
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About the Role Join a federal firearms maintenance team responsible for keeping a large small-arms inventory safe, serviceable, and mission-ready. As a Level 3 Gunsmith / Armorer, you'll inspect, maintain, repair, and account for weapons and related equipment to OEM and agency standards — and play a hands-on role in supporting law enforcement training. This is a great fit for an experienced armorer who enjoys precise, hands-on work and takes pride in clean documentation and a well-run shop. You'll work with a range of platforms including Colt carbines and AR-pattern rifles, Glock pistols, Staccato / STI 2011 pistols, and Remington shotguns, along with optics, lasers, lights, and night-vision equipment. What You'll Do Inspect, service, clean, repair, and function-check firearms and components to OEM and agency standards Diagnose and correct issues on-site where possible, such as component failures, fitment and sight-alignment problems, optic-mounting deficiencies, and safety-related defects. Install optics, backup iron sights, mounting plates, lasers, lights, and accessories using proper torque, alignment, thread-locking, and quality-control practices. Maintain weapons accountability and inventory control, including usage logs and organized, compliant vault and storage areas. Keep repair kits, tools, and spare parts stocked and mission-ready, and recommend new tools or equipment as needed. Coordinate factory and warranty repairs with manufacturers — tracking shipments, repairs, and return-to-service for firearms, optics, and related gear — and share relevant technical updates with the team. Support research and procurement of weapons, ammunition, optics, targets, and range supplies. Provide training and instruction to agency members on maintenance, optics, ballistics, ammunition selection, less-lethal weapons, and safety procedures. Support range operations, including serving as a Range Safety Officer when required and providing field maintenance during training events. Enforce safety rules and procedures, and prepare clear, accurate maintenance records and technical reports. Adapt to a fast-paced training environment with occasionally shifting schedules, and pitch in on related support tasks to keep the unit running smoothly. What Success Looks Like This role involves real production-level work, so we'll look for a candidate who can confidently handle tasks such as: Inspecting and documenting findings on bolt carrier groups in volume (for example, batches of 100+). Identifying discrepancies on a rifle during a hands-on evaluation — including issues introduced intentionally to test attention to detail. Installing optics, backup iron sights, and mounting plates across multiple Glock pistols cleanly, with no damage to slides, optics, or hardware. Completing inspection, installation, repair, and documentation tasks accurately and within normal duty-day timelines. What You Bring Advanced hands-on gunsmith / armorer experience with the firearms and components listed above. Knowledge of OEM maintenance standards, firearm safety, armory operations, inventory accountability, secure storage, and range safety. Skill installing optics, sights, mounting plates, lasers, and lights without damaging government property. Strong attention to detail and quality control under production-level workloads. Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to produce accurate reports and deliver instruction to others. Comfort with computers and common tools (Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, inventory and reporting systems). Required Qualifications U.S. citizenship and a valid driver's license. Ability to pass a Tier 2 background investigation and meet HSPD-12 credentialing requirements. Completion of a military, law enforcement, or equivalent gunsmith / armorer school plus 7+ years of relevant experience. Documented experience servicing Glock pistols, Colt-style and AR-platform rifles, Staccato / STI 2011 pistols, Remington shotguns, optics, sights, and bolt carrier groups. Ability to obtain and maintain factory-approved armorer credentials and Range Safety Officer status as required by the program. Physical ability to walk, bend, kneel, lift and carry, wear required PPE, and perform hands-on maintenance for extended periods. Nice to Have Current factory or recognized armorer certifications. Current Range Safety Officer certification. Prior experience supporting a federal agency, law enforcement organization, military armory, or government contract. Experience training personnel on firearm maintenance and safety, and coordinating vendor repairs and warranty actions. Prescreening & Work Environment As part of screening, candidates may be asked to submit a short video demonstrating safe handling, unloaded-condition verification, basic disassembly/reassembly, and routine maintenance on a Colt carbine and Glock 17. The goal is simply to confirm professional competence. Work is performed primarily on-site in an armory and training environment, Monday-Friday during normal business hours. We're looking for someone who stays professional, responsive, and mission-focused when priorities shift quickly.