Gunsmith

Description

Modifies, services and repairs rifles, revolvers, other firearms, ammunition and protective gear, and conducts preventive maintenance of weapons used by defence, law enforcement and other organisations.

Description

Fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair metal precision instruments, and make and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures and other precision parts and equipment.

Tasks include

• Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs firearms, ammunition and protective gear to ensure proper functioning and compliance with licensing and safety regulations
• Modifies, alters and calibrates rifles, revolvers and other firearms for optimisation
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks including cleaning and lubricating weapons to ensure proper functioning of weapons and armour
• Carries out destruction of obsolete firearms and other controlled items
• Maintains detailed records of equipment maintenance, repairs and inspections
• May oversee the storage, distribution and inventory of ammunition