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Ability to do the work of an Small Arms Repairer without more than normal supervision. o meet the ... Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. * Technical Practices (theoretical ...

As a Small Arms/Artillery Repairer, you'll perform maintenance and repairs and keep a wide array of weapons, from small arms to field artillery and large ballistic missiles operating properly. Level ...

$21.25 - $25.75/hr

List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs. * Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures. * Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons. * Inspect small arms to ...

$27.75/hr

... repair manual, specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to ... and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.

$27.75 - $32.38/hr

The primary purposes are to provide maintenance repair and accurization of national match weapons ... and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.

$21.25 - $25.75/hr

List repairs on appropriate forms to indicate needed repairs. * Prepare reports on recurring equipment failures. * Document inventory to maintain accountability of weapons. * Inspect small arms to ...

$27.75/hr

... repair manual, specifications and drawings; must have a knowledge of shop mathematics sufficient to ... and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization.

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How much do small arms repair jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for small arms repair in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a small arms repair?

A Small Arms Repair job involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing firearms such as rifles, pistols, and machine guns. Technicians diagnose malfunctions, replace worn or damaged parts, and ensure weapons function safely and reliably. They may also provide maintenance training and assist with inventory management. This role is common in military, law enforcement, and civilian settings requiring firearm upkeep. Skilled knowledge of mechanical systems and safety protocols is essential.

What does a typical day look like for a small arms repair technician?

A typical day for a Small Arms Repair technician involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing various firearms, ensuring each weapon meets operational and safety standards. You’ll often handle preventative maintenance, part replacements, and function checks, while keeping accurate service records. Additionally, you may collaborate with supply personnel, military or law enforcement units, or other technicians to troubleshoot issues or support training. The work environment is usually a workshop or armory, where attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures are critical. This hands-on, detail-oriented role offers opportunities for learning, skill development, and advancement into supervisory or specialized positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in small arms repair, and why are they important?

Succeeding as a Small Arms Repair specialist requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of firearms and their components, often backed by relevant vocational training or military certification. Expertise with hand tools, precision measurement devices, schematics, and familiarity with safety protocols and documentation systems is essential. Problem-solving skills, reliability, and effective communication help individuals excel in team environments and with customers. These capabilities ensure firearms are maintained to strict safety and operational standards, minimizing malfunctions and supporting mission readiness.

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Infographic showing various Small Arms Repair job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,530 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

SMALL ARMS REPAIRER

New Castle, DE • On-site

US Department of the Army
National Security • 10K+ employees

$25.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 24 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Disassemble, inspect, diagnose, and repair small arms and mechanical systems using technical manuals, regulations, specifications, and drawings.

  • Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and gages, including drills, files, saws, hammers, vises, micrometers, optical comparators, ultrasonic checkers, magnafluxing machines, and borescopes.

  • Perform accurization procedures and modify or manufacture weapon parts to improve weapon performance.


United States Army rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SMALL ARMS REPAIRER, Position Description Number D1226000 & D1227000 and is part of the DE Surface Maintenance Office, National Guard.

Qualifications:

MILITARY GRADES: E-3/PFC - E-8/MSG
COMPATIBILITY: is identified as being a member of the Delaware Army National Guard.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
WG-08 - Must have 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.
WG-09 - Must have 18 months of experience or training with substantial mechanical skill is required to effectively and efficiently repair, overhaul, and rebuild small arms for both conventional uses and for weapons involving accurization. Experience to inspect, diagnose malfunctioning, wear and/or damage is required. The ability to perform accurization procedures on weapons to improve their performance is required. Basic knowledge of other trades to modify and/or manufacture weapons parts for accurization is required. Experience to apply technical manuals, regulations, specifications and drawings to determine operation, assembly, and tolerances of the variety of weapons worked on is required for successful performance. Experience using and maintaining a variety of hand and power tools and gages is required. Tools include drills, files, precision gages and measuring instruments, magnafluxing equipment and/or borescopes to determine when parts are worn or damaged beyond acceptable tolerances.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.

Education:There are no substitutions of education for specialized experience.Employment Type: OTHER

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