Description

Workers in other technical trades occupations repair, service, install, calibrate or fabricate a variety of products. This unit group also includes commercial divers. They are employed by a wide range of establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Gun repairer
• Gunsmith
• Small arms repairer

Main Duties

• Fabricate guns and repair and modify firearms according to blueprints or customers’ specifications.

Workplaces

• Firearms fabrication and repair establishments
• Self-employed

Skills

• Repairing
• Critical Thinking
• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Management of Material Resources
• Operation and Control

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Control of Settings
• Depth Perception
• Finger Dexterity
• Finger-Hand-Wrist Motion

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Independence
• Active Learning
• Adaptability

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Source: OaSIS