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Military Jobs and Careers -
Weapons Maintenance Technicians
Job specification
The military has been spending billions of dollars just to boost its might as far as buying weapons, missiles and all other types of armaments. To fully maintain these weapons the military also hired the services of Weapons Maintenance Technicians. Thet are considered enlisted personnel in the organization and they are responsible in maintaining these weapons as well as repair them when needed.
Role
The usual duties and responsibilities of Weapons maintenance technicians in the military chain of command include:
Direct in the repair of malfunctioning infantry weapons, main artillery and naval guns
Conduct cleaning schedules and lubrication of fire control systems, sites and gyroscopes
Conduct maintenance repair of launch systems, missile mounts and other other flatforms
Spearhead in the conduct of testing and adjustments of launch system, weapons firing system, and guidance system
Conduct maintenance of power generation distribution, load equipment, environmental control and other supports systems
Regularly maintain and operate automated processor, conduct munitions accounting, research and computations
Ideal traits
The field of study which is helpful in this kind of job in the military includes math and sciences. Other subject matters that are also helpful are:
Excellent skills in doing detailed works as part of the effective process
Enthusiasm in fully understanding the use of electronic as well as electrical equipment
Enthusiasm in working with people in the weapons department
Training opportunities
Classroom instructions as well as actual experience in related jobs are ideal training program for the job. Other course contents which are also ideal for training includes:
Basic principles and concepts of mechanical and electronic engineering
Basic procedures in using, diagrams, schenmatic diagrams, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and drawings
Maintenance of weapons as well as other and fire control systems
Work atmosphere
The Weapons maintenance technicians work in machine shops, testing labs and other weapons shops installed by the military. The also travel to other milirary bases when the need arises.
Non-military employment
The civilian Weapons maintenance work for the companies that design, manufacture and sale weapons and other types of artillery.
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