gunsmith
Gunsmiths modify and repair metal fabricated firearms for special costumer specifications. They use machines and hand tools such as planers, grinders and millers to alter and restore guns, and they may also apply engravings, carvings and other decorative finishing touches to the otherwise finished product.
Also called: gun engraver, custom gun builder, firearm constructor, gun-smith, rifle engraver, metal worker, custom rifle designer, gun maker
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- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
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Essential skills
19- accurise guns
- apply bluing techniques
- apply company policies
- apply technical communication skills
- assemble guns
- create smooth wood surface
- customise guns
- instruct customers on ammunition's usage
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- precision engineering
- precision mechanics
- provide customer information related to repairs
- read assembly drawings
- repair firearms
- replace defect components
- restore old guns
- use firearms
Optional skills
20- administer appointments
- assist customers
- create solutions to problems
- develop professional network
- engrave patterns
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts
- heat metals
- issue sales invoices
- keep personal administration
- keep stock records
- maintain catalogue collection
- maintain professional administration
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage schedule of tasks
- optical engineering
- sell ammunition
- sell weapons
- tend metal polishing machine
- use repair manuals
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