Come join our Team!  We currently have several open positions doing General Production / Machine Operator work on the manufacturing floor.   

We are currently Hiring for the All Shifts -

Full Time and Summer positions available
 

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Job Objective
     Operates machine tools such as lathes, drills, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders, to cut, shape, and fit parts to fabricate various parts of a firearm.

Qualifications
       1.   High school diploma or equivalent required.  Specialized training in metalworking or manufacturing preferred. but not required.

      2.   Basic mechanical and metalworking skills required.

      3.   Knowledge and understanding of firearms and how they operate.

      4.   Demonstrated ability to utilize power and hand tools, including, but not limited to: drills, lathes, grinders, mills, or other metalworking tools.

      5.   Proven ability to complete tasks in a precise and accurate manner.

     6.   Demonstrated ability to read and follow written instructions.

      7.   Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.


Job Duties
      1.    Support all EH&S work instructions, policies, and procedures.

      2.   Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions.

     3.   Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder (i.e. chuck, collet, or tool post).

      4.   Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.

     5.   Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.

      6.   Starts machine, directs coolant or cutting oil flow, and feeds tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed.

      7.   Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.

     8.   Operates bench grinder to sharpen tools.

     9.   Operates machines and equipment other than machine tools.

      10.  Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools.  Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure standards are met.

      11.   Ensure that parts are machined to specifications and meets quality guidelines.

      12.  Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.

     13.  Record product and processing data and information on specified forms.

Schedule
     Current schedule is Monday – Thursday, 10 hour shifts ( Evening shift 4:30pm - 3:00am ),  Friday -Sunday 12 hour shifts (Weekend shift 5:00am - 5:30pm),  (Weekend Night shift 5:00pm - 5:30am), however shift schedules may vary and require flexibility as demanded by business requirements.

     Work Environment
     Primarily works indoors in workshops equipped with grinders, drill presses, lathes, drills, and various metalworking tools.  Requires high attention to detail or deadlines.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but routine safety procedures have removed most of the risks.  

Physical Demands
     The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, reach, stretch and occasionally bend. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

Disclaimer
     The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed/assigned.  This individual has the responsibility & authority to carry out tasks assigned by management.

Position Starting Wage -$18.50 - $22.00 per hour DOE and Shift (Shift Differentials are paid for Evening and Weekend Shifts).  

Relocation is not offered with this position

























 

Come join our Team!  We are currently hiring for a Skilled Machinist. for our Night Shift and Weekend Shift.  
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Job Objective
   Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic parts.

Qualifications
1.  Associates  Degree and 5+ years related experience and/or training preferred. Equivalent experience  may be considered.

2.  Specialized  training in metalworking or manufacturing preferred.  Lathe specific expertise is preferred. 

3.  Working knowledge and experience utilizing HAAS and Okuma CNC Machine controls for lathes and mills preferred.

4.  Experience and Training in CAD/CAM software.  Master-Cam  with post-processing lathe and mill CNC programs preferred.

5.  Demonstrated ability to apply design principles  while utilizing a keen attention to detail.

6.  Proven ability to work with mathematical  concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

7.  Demonstrated  ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and  supervisors.


Job Duties
1.  Fabricate tools, fixtures and components to support  engineering and manufacturing in the building of precision molds.

2.  Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals,  specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

3.  Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or workpiece as guides for subsequent machining.

4.  Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.

5.  Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enters commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.

6.  Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

7.  Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications.

8.  Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

9.  Fits and assembles parts into complete assembly.

10. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly.

11.  Installs machined replacement parts in mechanisms,  machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.

12. Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.

13. Confers with engineers, production personnel,  programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

14.  Provides training and support to all manufacturing employees.


Schedule
Monday-Thursday,  Evening Shift 4:30pm - 3:00am and  Friday - Sunday Weekend shift. 5:00am to5:30pm 

At times, various shifts may be required based on the needs of the organization.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; however, these may not be all inclusive.

While performing the duties of this position, work primarily occurs indoors in workshops equipped with various metalworking tools.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but routine safety procedures have removed most of the risks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This individual has the responsibility & authority to carry out tasks assigned by management.
 

Wage Range is DOE plus Shift Differential

Relocation is not offered with this position