Master Gunsmith
Maxon Shooters Supplies —Des Plaines, IL
- $51,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- 21 years or older
- Cleaning
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Master Gunsmith

Maxon Shooters Supplies
Des Plaines, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employee discount

Qualifications

Firearms License

Full Job Description

Summary

Welcome to our Maxon Shooter’s Supplies & Indoor Range job posting, we are currently looking to hire more great people for our gunsmith team right now! We have been a pillar of the firearms community around Chicago since 1953 and we consider it our mission to grow, broaden, and expand OUR community. We want to be THE place to experience the world of shooting sports, and we want your help to make it the best experience possible for every customer!

We are searching for a qualified individual to lead our gunsmithing department. The key role of this position will be performing the more difficult gunsmithing alterations and repairs, expanding the capabilities of the department, while also bringing our current gunsmiths up to speed on skills they may be lacking.

Our gunsmithing department can currently troubleshoot, repair, disassemble and reassemble all types of firearms but cannot complete more complex custom work including drilling, machine work, and stock repair. The personal relationships you form in this community can be very rewarding, so keep on reading if this sounds like a good fit for you!

Responsibilities and Duties

A Master gunsmith should be able to perform the following tasks:

Repair ejecting & firing problems on handguns, rifles, shotguns
Inspect, disassemble, clean, oil and reassemble all types of firearms
Repair damaged parts or order appropriate replacement parts and install them
Repair and/or install barrels
Change the length, flute, re-crown, or thread a barrel
Install sights on handguns, rifles, shotguns
Install triggers and adjust weight
Mount scopes and bore sight
Machine work
Customization: checkering / hand-stippling / scalloping / beveling
RMR Sight cut & mount
Refinish or repair wooden stocks
Bead-blast and refinish
Cerakote application
Maintain a schedule for the routine maintenance of all range rental guns
Staff Training within your department

Qualifications & Skills

At least 21 years of age with valid FOID card
Gunsmithing degree or certificate from reputable institution
At least 5 years of full-time paid gunsmith experience
References to show quality of work

Physical Requirements:

Extended periods of standing.
Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis
Working on a ladder at heights of up to 10 feet.

Benefits and Perks

$51,000 salary or more or 50% commission or a negotiable split of hourly/salary and commission dependent upon your experience and preference
Paid time off after 2000 hrs worked (approximately 1 year full-time)
A paid day off every year on your birthday
Option to join group health insurance
Option to purchase disability insurance
Unlimited use of the ranges on your off time
Substantial employee discounts on firearms and accessories
Bonus incentives for challenges, class sign ups, positive reviews, up selling, and more.

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