DOT Code: 652.582-010

Industry: ordnance
Alternate Titles: gun numberer; piece marker, small arms

Operates presses to imprint serial and parts numbers, trademarks, and insignia on small arms parts: Locks dies in holder on die bed and positions parts, such as gun barrel, slide, receiver, or frame in holding fixture. Starts hydraulic ram, or turns handwheel to impress letter and number dies into surface of part. Stamps parts unsuited for press operations, using punch-dies and mallet. Examines impressions for accuracy and clarity and replaces worn dies. Changes dies after each imprinting when numbering in sequence. Records serial number, model, and caliber of gun for identification purposes. May inspect gun components for external defects.

GOE: 06.02.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 4 DLU: 77