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UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies Gunsmith in Aberdeen, Maryland
Overview
Gunsmith (EAGLE2025-22706):
Bowhead seeks a Gunsmith to support its recently awarded Eagle contract in Aberdeen, MD.The Gunsmith performs on- and off-site, scheduled, field-level maintenance on small arms weapons that training units draw from the equipment pool on extended (annual or longer) tally in accordance with applicable Technical Manuals.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Performs detailed assembly and disassembly of foreign and domestic small arms weapons, including small arms inspection, maintenance, and repairs.
Builds custom pistols and rifles as needed, as well as other types of weapons systems.
Works with and possesses a thorough understanding of machine tools and equipment.
Works from blueprints without supervision.
Fabricates and develops prototype small arms systems from a drawing or from customer input.
Works at the Special Repair Facility Level maintenance.
Designs Computer prototypes from customer input.
Consults with Government officials in all facets concerning the Weapons Department, such as, but not limited to, indoor/outdoor range design, ammunition fundamentals, ballistics, weapons mounts, suppressors, optic systems, prototype development, and reverse engineering projects.
Follows basic shop safety procedures needed to work in a small arms environment.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required in addition to two to five (2 to 5) years of experience
Completed training at an accredited in-house gunsmithing course or equivalent work experience.
A clearance for unaccompanied access to Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E).
Valid state Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record pertinent to the position.
Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Physical Demands:
Bend, Squat, Stoop, Crouch, Lean, Sit, and Balance.
Work with power/automated hand tools.
Lift/carry/push/slide up to 50 pounds.
Stand for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
Exposure to excessive noise.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Public Trust level. Due to the location of this work, U.S. citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .
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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-22706
Category Installation/Maintenance/Repair
Location : Location US-MD-Aberdeen
SCA Hourly Rate USD $34.89/Hr.
Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)
Travel Requirement N/A