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name: gunsmith
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'gunsmith' (also: custom rifle designer, metal worker, custom gun designer, pistol smith, pistol-smith, custom gun builder). Use when the user asks for typical gunsmith work such as: typical gunsmith responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- accurise guns
- apply bluing techniques
- apply company policies
- apply technical communication skills
- assemble guns
- create smooth wood surface
- customise guns
- instruct customers on ammunition's usage
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- precision engineering
- precision mechanics
- provide customer information related to repairs
- read assembly drawings

## Hot technologies

- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/12dc4509-7d36-46d8-aca0-c147c7ecd806), O*NET 30.3 (51-9195.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*