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ARTILLERY REPAIRER (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$29.88 - $34.85

per hour

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves maintaining, repairing, and inspecting the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical parts of artillery systems, especially on armored vehicle turrets in the Army National Guard.

Workers diagnose issues, test components, and ensure everything functions safely and correctly.

It's a good fit for hands-on technicians with military or mechanical repair experience who are willing to join the Illinois National Guard as dual-status employees.

Key Requirements

  • Experience or training in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems operations
  • Broad knowledge in repairing, rebuilding, modifying, and testing artillery systems and components
  • Ability to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary repairs in artillery equipment
  • Skill in inspecting artillery systems and developing test standards
  • Proficiency in interpreting drawings, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications
  • Eligibility for Title 32 Excepted Service, including willingness to become a Dual Status Technician and gain ILNG membership
  • Military grades: Enlisted or Warrant Officer up to WO1

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ARTILLERY REPAIRER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1224000 and is part of the IL CSMS 1, National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S.

Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.

The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer - NTE Rank of WO1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience or training which demonstrates the ability to perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system operations; experience demonstrating the ability to fit and adjust parts and assemblies.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-10 Level MUST possess experience or training demonstrating a broad knowledge in repairing, rebuilding, modifying and testing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and major components of artillery systems; experience in diagnosing malfunctions and determining needed repairs in artillery systems' experience demonstrating the ability to inspect artillery systems; experience which demonstrates the ability to develop test standards; experience interpreting and applying drawings, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a ARTILLERY REPAIRER (TITLE 32), WG-6605-10, you will perform maintenance, repair, and inspections on the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components on armored vehicle turrets.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Perform maintenance on the electrical system of the turrets.

Repair the stabilization control systems, circuit breakers, distribution boxes, cables, and wiring system, points and all other electrical components in the turret.

Test and repair electrical test sets that are used to test the electrical systems of the tank turret. Follow schematic diagrams and relays to determine if there is malfunction in the test equipment.

Repair the hydraulic system, which provides the pressure to elevate and traverse the gun and rotate the turret.

Repair hydraulic valves which control the motion to ensure safety, these are controlled by electrical solenoids.

Repair the hydraulic motors, the elevating systems, the recoil systems and all other hydraulic parts and components in the turret.

Repair all mechanical parts involved in turret traversing, such as the traversing gearbox including the clutch assembly, and turret races including cupola bearings.

Repair all small gear drive components including those required to raise and lower the gun. Service the gun by exercising the recoil system to check for leaks in the seals.

Borescope the gun tube to check for wear. Makes recoil adapter readings to determine that the adapter and collar are serviceable.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IL-12882993-AR-26-060