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$27.75 - $32.38/hr

Summary This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Temp Promo) -T32, Position Description Number D1227000and is part of the WI CSMS, Wisconsin Army National Guard. **At management ...

$27.75/hr

This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Temp Promo) -T32, Position Description Number D1227000and is part of the WI CSMS, Wisconsin Army National Guard. **At management ...

$27.75 - $32.38/hr

Summary This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Indefinite) HIRING BONUS -T32, Position Description Number D1227000and is part of the WI CSMS, Wisconsin Army National Guard. *****A ...

$27.75/hr

This National Guard position is for a Small Arms Repairer (Indefinite) HIRING BONUS -T32, Position Description Number D1227000and is part of the WI CSMS, Wisconsin Army National Guard. *****A Hiring ...

$21.25 - $25.75/hr

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$21.25 - $25.75/hr

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level small arms repairer in the United States is $23.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Small Arms Repairer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,400 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

SMALL ARMS REPAIRER

Army National Guard Units

Pineville, LA • On-site, Remote

$36.24 - $42.29/hr

Full-time

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This position is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility.
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 = Warrant Officer (WO1 and below) and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
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Duties
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Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) Performs initial, in-progress, and final technical inspections on a full range of small arms, crew-served weapons, and accessories (e.g., M4/M16 series rifles, M17/M18 pistols, M249/M240 machine guns, 50 cal M2A1, MK19 grenade launchers, shotguns, and mortars). Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies, timing issues, headspace errors, improper sear engagement, cracked receivers, excessive wear, and operational malfunctions. Performs periodic headspacing, gauging, and Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) utilizing specialized field/shop gages, micrometers, and alignment jigs.
(2) Disassembles weapons, assemblies, subassemblies and other components. Examines for defects, misalignment and malfunctions. Replaces barrels, firing pins, springs, trigger mechanisms, shell ejectors, and other parts and assemblies. Modifies small weapons by replacing worn or obsolete parts and using hand and power tools, precision gauges, test instruments, jigs and alignment devices in making repairs, modifications, and adjustments. Applies final finishes and test fires and/or performs operational checks of arms repaired to ensure safety, accuracy, and ease of operation.
(3) Performs overhaul, maintenance, and repair on a variety of small arms. Diagnoses and identifies mechanical deficiencies and/or malfunctions in weapons including: automatic pistols, revolvers, shotguns, automatic rifles, grenade launchers, machine guns, and rocket launchers, and other small arms and accessories.
(4) Uses micrometer to measure altered tolerances and makes additional adjustments as required. Anneals certain parts until the proper temper of the metal is obtained. Selects certain parts of specific hardness by researching characteristics of various metals in technical manuals. Uses pre-set specifications to ensure that critical operating tolerances are met. Test fires weapons to ensure that they meet desired performance requirements.
(5) Is responsible for accountability, storage and security of arms and other sensitive items while they are kept for repair, usually in vaults with limited access.
(6) May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Discipline Program(CMDP), Mobilization Validation & Reset Team or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team
(MAIT).
(7) Performs other as duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment
1) National Guard Membership is required.
2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: WARRANT OFFICER (WO1 AND BELOW) & ENLISTED

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance.
***LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS - Acceptance of this position may result in the loss of contracted incentive(s). For further details, contact the LANG State Incentive Manager, at (504) 278-8116 (ARMY) 391-8336 (AIR FORCE). ***
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess 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: Must possess at least Twelve (12) months of 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the
Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of
domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers,
contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
*4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational
requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are
responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and
regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Education
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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The Army National Guard, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is a key constituent of the United States military, falling under the sector of Defense and Public Safety. Since its founding in 1636, it has served dual roles as both a state and federal military force that is activated in response to domestic emergencies and overseas combat missions. The Army National Guard embodies core values, including loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage, intending to uphold peace and serve the nation with unwavering dedication.

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