How to hire an armorer

How to hire an armorer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step armorer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an armorer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new armorer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an armorer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an armorer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an armorer that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of armorers.

   Type of Armorer	Description	Hourly rate
   Armorer		$11-37
   Furniture Installer	A furniture installer works with furniture manufacturers and retail stores to help customers install both commercial and residential furniture. This usually happens after the furniture has been delivered to the customer... Show more	$12-24

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOD
   • Combat
   • Physical Security
   • Safety Issues
   • Weapons Maintenance
   • Ammunition
   • Weapon Systems
   • MOS
   • Law Enforcement
   • Maintenance Checks
   • Level Maintenance
   • Glock
   • M4
   • Technical Manuals

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   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct ammunition inventory and lead maintenance team during quarterly magazine sprinkler inspections and certifications.
   • Experience includes servicing many ATMs such as: Wincor, Hyosung, Diebold, NCR, and Tranax.
   • Refinish wooden stocks for rifles and shotguns by hand sanding and rubbing with special finishing oil and quick-drying lacquer.
   • Restore antique guns, convert old rifles to up to date firearms, adapt factory make rifles to the customer specifications.
   • Repair and maintenance of M2.
   • Fast and efficient exchange of cash to/from ATM's.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your armorer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An armorer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, armorers' average salary in arkansas is 32% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level armorers 70% less than senior-level armorers.
   • Certifications. An armorer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an armorer's salary.

   Average armorer salary

   $44,217yearly

   $21.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level armorer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing an armorer job description

   An armorer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an armorer job description:

   Armorer job description example

   Local Gun Manufacturing Company seeking Armorers in Black Creek, GA.
   
   As the Armorer, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:
   
   Essential Functions:
   Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures
   Able to properly assemble all DD specific firearms in accordance with company standards
   Properly conduct Armorer Quality checks in accordance with company standards
   Ability to read, comprehend and complete work orders and instructions
   Conforms to and operates within the framework of all applicable operator work instructions, SOPs, quality, safety procedures and items as deemed by your supervisor or management,
   
   Experience:
   1+ years of firearms experience or equivalent combination of education and experience necessary to fulfill the requirement of the position.
   
   Qualifications:
   May be required ro work varying shifts as needed.
   Must be able to manage time efficiently
   Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values
   
   Education:
   High school diploma or general education degree;
   
   Physical Requirements:
   Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
   Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
   Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
   Must be able to wear appropiate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.
   
   Pay: $15.00 / hour

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5. Post your job

   To find armorers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any armorers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level armorers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your armorer job on Zippia to find and recruit armorer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting armorers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new armorer

   Once you've decided on a perfect armorer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new armorer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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