Gun Job Opening in Phoenix

[AZ_Rebel]

We have been trying to find a person to fill a full time job with a busy Custom Gun Shop in North Phoenix.

It seems to be quite difficult to reach someone with experience and knowledge in the gun industry. We have many applications but none with any experience.

I am reaching out to my THR friends for help. If you or someone you know is looking for interesting job in the gun industry and have experience with firearms please pm me for details.

 

[Sato Ord]

I have the opposite problem. I am a good shooter, familiar with firearms, have a lot of retail experience, and I've wanted to learn the gun business for many years.

The problem I've found is that the gun shops are so set on finding someone who already knows the business that they overlook good people who are willing to train.

I would love to learn to be a gunsmith, but no one seems particularly interested in taking an apprentice, even when the apprentice is willing start out at minimum wage, take machinist courses at his own expense, put in the drudge hours that come with any apprenticeship, and is mature enough to understand that you owe your employer some loyalty after you've learned the trade.

I keep hearing people complain that we just don't have enough gunsmiths and the whole trade is going the way of the dodo. Perhaps the shop owners need to look at getting more involved with, or start, an apprenticeship program.

I'd be more than willing to take you up on that job you have open. I'd love to move to Arizona, but my wife is a licensed acupuncturist here in sunny Florida and I can't just pack up and move. Otherwise, I could be there by Tuesday!

Really do wish I could help.

 

[marksman13]

I'm seeing the same problems as Sato Ord. It seems as though many gunsmiths are reluctant to train someone they see as future competition in shrinking market.

 

[Sato Ord]

It seems as though many gunsmiths are reluctant to train someone they see as future competition in shrinking market.

Actually I don't see the market shrining all that much, but it's going to if there aren't enough gunsmiths to do the work.

We live in a throw away world. Your stereo breaks; forget having repaired: go out and get a new one. When was the last time you someone asked you to recommend a good TV repairman?

As a nation we are getting used to the idea that what we buy today will need to be replaced before too much longer. The same will happen with firearms, if it breaks it was only four hundred dollars and I don't want to wait three weeks to get it back. I'll just buy another: maybe they have something newer and sexier now anyway.

Part of this problem involving firearms is the turn around time to get it repaired. Since so many shops send them out now rather than do in house work the shipping time alone is measured in weeks. Then you have to wait for the gunsmith, who is getting work from all over, to have time to work on your weapon. By the time you get it back, and pay the repair bill plus shipping, you usually wish you had just bought a new pistol or rifle in the first place.

I have a nasty feeling that the thoughts of a shrinking market for gunsmiths may end up as a self fulfilling prophecy if we as gun owners, as well as the gun shop owners, don't do something to turn it around.

 

[bogie]

What skill set are you looking for?

 

[koginam]

I was looking at a survey done by TAOGART www.taogart.org which asked gunsmiths from around the USA and Canada about their business, one question was about apprenticeships, it was surprising the number that said they would like to hire an apprentice to work in their shops it was well over 50%. The advantage of doing the apprenticeship program is you get the person trained to do things your way and people going through the program tend to stay with the company longer. their are also some programs to help defray training costs and even help with wages and L&I costs.

 

[AZ_Rebel]

Gun Industry Job in Phoenix, AZ

We are not looking for a Gunsmith or even a Technician. The job involves phone and email work, sales, customer relations and entering guns into a computer system. We need a person with good general knowledge about Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns. It would be an ideal job for a person who is looking to integrate his existing gun interests with his job.

 

[Feud]

I'd love to apply!

I'm interning for a Congressman in the mornings, but after about 2 PM I can work as late as you need. I have general office experience, and data entry experience. I could send you a resume if you would like, just tell me where to send it!

 

[AZ_Rebel]

Job Opening in Phoenix

I'd love to apply!

See PM

 

[Grizfire]

We need a person with good general knowledge about Pistols, Rifles and Shotguns. It would be an ideal job for a person who is looking to integrate his existing gun interests with his job.

Sounds easy enough, you just need someone who has experience knowledge in firearms, correct?

I was in a situation where I could not find a job because I did not have experience, even with a advanced degree. But I learned that applying to job postings won't get me the job I want, but rather I needed to network. Networking provided my with many leads. I suspect the opposite is true in finding a quality employee. Start networking as you are doing here, but call around, talk to the kid who works the walmart or big5 gun departments, ask if they would like to submit a resume? Look for leads.

 

[AZ_Rebel]

bump

 

[armoredman]

Wish I could, almost close, (Casa Grande) worked at Jensens indoor range/gunshop for 1.5 years in Tucson. Greatest job I ever had, loved going to work, couldn't make ends meet at $7 an hour.
Would give me an excuse to wear my CZ shirts a lot...

 

[AZ_Rebel]

bump

 

[spyder1911]

Go to a local shooting range and see if they would allow you to post a couple fliers.

IMHO it is easier to teach an intelligent good salesperson about various firearms then it is to teach an experienced shooter how to sell. You may want to look for a good salesperson and then take it upon yourself to teach him about the firearms.

 

[scrat]

Thats a very good idea. im sure you will get a flood of gun enthusiast coming in.

 

[sabre]

AZ Rebel, I sent you an email.

Bill

 

[ieszu]

bump for the industries sake

 

[AZ_Rebel]

Thank You!

We have received many responses and we believe we have found the person we were looking for.