Gunsmith I

Gunsmith I

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com

Position Summary:

The Gunsmith I has a background in design, development, and fabrication of prototype firearms and concepts. Can assemble firearms from finished parts. This entry level position requires a basic understanding of a variety of firearms as well as a background in machining with mill and lathe. The Gunsmith will work directly with Design Engineers in design of prototype systems, parts and ideas which requires basic problem-solving skills for concept firearms, production guns and prototypes.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with engineering personnel to assist in the development and prototyping of rifles or handguns.
• Build firearms from individual parts to a finished functioning firearm with hand tools.
• Function fire and determine rates of fire.
• Test fires firearms with proof loads to determine strength characteristics, correct alignment, and assembly of piece.
• Correct any issues or convey issues to design engineering.
• Understands load feeding, extracting, ejection mechanisms, gun assembly, and attaching accessories like grips, optical sights, and safety options.
• Able to troubleshoot function issues.
• Develop test processes and procedures.
• Working with Design Engineers or Product Development teams to report, troubleshoot, and fix problems or failures to improve or perfect the products.
• Able to fabricate fully functional firearms from engineering models and prototypes through conventional modeling methods (hand build skills, milling machine, lathe, etc.) using engineering prints / documents.
• Must have print reading skills.
• Understands gas operated firearms.
• Determining gas port sizes, troubleshoot any functional issues and assist in problem solving.
• Supports prototype assembly build plans, including any required overtime to accomplish on time delivery.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Engages in and actively volunteers for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participates in and sustains 5S.
• Must follow all required ISO procedures, comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements, and adhere to SIG SAUER, Inc. security mandates.
• Must be able to travel.
• Miscellaneous duties as.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires Gunsmith training from an accredited course.
• 1+ years' experience as a gunsmith.
• 1+ years' experience machining with manual mill and lathe.
• Basic welding skills.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.