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General Purpose:  The Gunsmith will facilitate all assigned repairs and modifications needed for firearms sent in for warranty service and repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work independently to trouble shoot, diagnose and repair common and uncommon firearms failures and issues.
• Disassemble and reassemble different models of firearms.
• Install all parts needed to make repairs
• Perform function/fire test and clean to evaluate all issues with firearms sent in for repair.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager to determine warranty responsibility for firearm failure issues and or damage.
• Operate all machinery needed to facilitate repair.
• Use NAV to obtain information and to list repairs done and parts used.
• Document work done by writing concise description of repairs.
• Maintain clean work area, equipment, and tools.

Performance Measurements:

• Gunsmith must work professionally and productively showing the ability to be efficient and to utilize time appropriately.
• All work must be performed in accordance with established policies, standards, and security procedures.
• Good working relationships and cooperation with all managers and employees.
• Uphold the professional and business reputation of Chiappa USA.

Skills Required:

• Ability to use a personal computer and related software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to operate all needed tools and equipment used for firearm repair and modification.
• Skilled in metal fabrications, grinding, welding and or metal chemistry is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• College/Trade School degree preferred but not required.
• Previous firearm repair experience is a plus but not required.
• Must possess a history of handling and shooting a variety of firearms.
• Must understand the differences between ammo, powder charges and overall ammo dynamics

General Job Requirements:

• Regular attendance is required.
• Work mandatory overtime, including weekends, at the discretion of the company when needed.
• Work in an area that lead and chemicals are present daily.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

Working Conditions/Physical Job Requirements:  Chiappa USA is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. The following list outlines the physical considerations that are normally encountered in this job.

• Physical Mobility: Constant mobility is required. Ability to lift 50 Lbs. Ability to lift, shoulder and fire multiple firearms per day is required.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate light duty and heavy-duty equipment used to facilitate firearm repair and modification.
• Vision: A sighted person to read and fully inspect firearms and read all repair and part manuals.
• Speech/Hearing: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.