Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) is hiring a Gunsmith II (Lead) for a 12-month (potentially longer) contract.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience, with a proven track record in managing teams, enhancing equipment reliability, and driving operational excellence. You will lead diverse teams that include technical and non-technical staff, key support personnel, and operations personnel to achieve these goals.

• This position is responsible for field level and limited sustainment level maintenance of the 542^nd Maintenance Company, to include, but not limited to scheduling:
  • M4A1 5.56mm carbine, M2A1 0.50 cal, Machine gun, MK19 40MM machine gun, M240B 7.72MM machine gun, M17 MHS, weapon mounts, and select accessories.
• Additional responsibilities include ensuring that your team completes all documentation, maintain their workstations, maintain serviceable tools, maintain proper key control, etc.
• Lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Quality, and Efficiency, of the assigned workload.
• Manage relationships with supporting Units to foster a positive work environment and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Lead daily maintenance meetings to ensure your team is ready and understands and are prepared to execute the daily plan (maintenance schedule) for the day.
• Develop and prioritize maintenance calendars to ensure your team can support all units assigned under the 542^ND
• Process, track work orders and parts and parts status to identify work orders that can be scheduled and completed. Provides information relative to progress and completion of work.
• Performs duties in accordance with GCSS-Army operating instructions. Changing status of workorders. etc.
• Compile and maintain Workload Status Reports, Maintenance Request Registers and Equipment Density reports.
• In addition to performing all functions of a Level I and Level II Gunsmith, the Gunsmith Level II (Lead) position typically requires attendance to a factory Armorers course with a focus on small arms.
• The Lead must possess excellent knowledge of gunsmithing tools and procedures and possess moderate knowledge of firearms operating principles and ballistics.
• The Gunsmith II Lead has a thorough understanding of firearm operation principles, has a moderate knowledge of internal/external ballistic theories. You will bring extensive technical expertise in both processes and equipment.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident with oral and written fluency in the English language.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent
• Must undergo pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Common Access Card within first 90 calendar days of employment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges and finding solutions.
• Working knowledge (proficient) of Microsoft Office 365(Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift, push, pull, a minimum of 40 pounds, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Experience with GCSS-Army

Desired Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate will have completed prerequisite training for Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 91F2O/3O – Small Arms/Artillery Repair
• Attendance at a formal one-to-two-year accredited in-house gun-smithing course or 2-3 years of Gun Smith II experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army procedures and logistics information system
• Be thoroughly familiar with the US Technical manuals (TMs)
• GSCC-A Certifications

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.