Gunsmith

This posting is in anticipation of future openings at Fort Jackson, SC. 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.

• Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons, including inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Use hand tools (hammers, punches, files, stones, etc.) and gauges needed for assigned duties.
• Operate gun‑smithing machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and surface grinders (limited knowledge).
• Apply basic shop safety procedures for a small‑arms environment.
• Support shop functions: bead blasting, preparing metal parts for refinishing, ammo inventory, residue turn‑in, publication and catalogue updates, tool and equipment maintenance, calibration control, weapons cleaning and organizational maintenance.
• Assist primary instructor in conducting Armorer's courses on specific small‑arms systems.
• Perform any other position‑related duties as assigned.

• Maintain a safety culture, complete training requirements, participate in emergency response tasks, and serve on safety committees and teams.
• Adhere to the Amentum Quality Policy and comply with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hand tools, machine tools, and equipment necessary for assigned duties.
• Ability to design and construct prototype small arms from drawings or customer input.
• Formal one‑to‑two year accredited in‑house gun‑smithing course or at least one year of work experience in this area.
• Training and related experience consistent with contract requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; US citizenship required.
• Position may require travel and availability to work any shift, including weekends and other hours as needed.

Hourly: $27.06, overtime‑eligible, falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). Additional health and welfare payment may be provided based on selected benefits.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance. Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and agreements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income 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.