ISCO Occupation Group 7222.2 Gunsmith
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Use Firearms
- Read Assembly Drawings
- Provide Customer Information Related To Repairs
- Customise Guns
- Maintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions
- Precision Engineering
- Apply Technical Communication Skills
- Instruct Customers On Ammunition'S Usage
- Create Smooth Wood Surface
- Replace Defect Components
- Apply Company Policies
- Maintain Equipment
- Apply Bluing Techniques
- Restore Old Guns
- Maintain Customer Service
- Repair Firearms
- Accurise Guns
- Assemble Guns
- Precision Mechanics
Optional Skills
- Assist Customers
- Sell Weapons
- Manage Schedule Of Tasks
- Engrave Patterns
- Maintain Professional Administration
- Keep Stock Records
- Use Repair Manuals
- Optical Engineering
- Keep Personal Administration
- Manage A Small-To-Medium Business
- Maintain Relationship With Suppliers
- Sell Ammunition
- Ensure Compliance With Warranty Contracts
- Heat Metals
- Issue Sales Invoices
- Develop Professional Network
- Maintain Catalogue Collection
- Tend Metal Polishing Machine
- Create Solutions To Problems
- Administer Appointments
Alternative Names
- Gun Engraver
- Custom Gun Builder
- Firearm Constructor
- Gun-Smith
- Rifle Engraver
- Metal Worker
- Custom Rifle Designer
- Gun Maker
- Pistol Smith
- Pistol-Smith
- Custom Gun Designer
- Firearm Builder
- Shotgun Builder
