BARREL LAYUP TECHNICIAN

Christensen Arms; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Christensen Arms is seeking a Barrel Layup Technician to apply carbon fiber to carbon barrels using a layup process. You will prepare barrels, operate lathes, and manage materials with attention to curing cycles.

The role requires strong detail orientation and adherence to procedures in a full-time, on-site setting in Gunnison, UT. Training is provided, with a focus on safety and quality in barrel production.

Qualifications

• Learn and apply proper carbon fiber layup techniques.
• Operate manual and CNC lathes.
• Teamwork and collaboration with others.
• Flexible scheduling to meet production goals.
• Self-motivated with ability to complete tasks independently.
• Maintain daily barrel output targets of 30-40.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare barrels for carbon fiber layup.
• Operate manual and CNC lathes to support layup and finishing.
• Learn and work with carbon fiber materials.
• Differentiate between barrel types.
• Learn and use oven controls for curing cycles.
• Maintain inventory levels for materials.

Skills

Carbon fiber layup

Manual lathe operation

CNC lathe operation

Teamwork

Scheduling flexibility

Self-motivated

Time management

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: UT - Gunnison, UT 84634Status: Full-Time

Location: On-site - Gunnison, UT

Position Summary

Barrel Layup Technicians are responsible for applying carbon fiber to Christensen Arms carbon barrels using a proprietary layup process. This role requires careful handling of materials, adherence to proper layup techniques, and planning for curing cycles using predetermined curing schedules. Training is provided, but the position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures.

Basic Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to learn and apply proper carbon fiber layup techniques.
• Ability to operate both manual and CNC lathes.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet production goals.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take tasks from start to finish independently.
• Effective time management skills to consistently produce 30-40 barrels per day, as required.
• Adequate hand-eye coordination to safely and efficiently operate lathes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare barrels for the carbon fiber layup process.
• Operate manual and CNC lathes to support the layup and finishing processes.
• Learn and work with various carbon fiber materials.
• Understand and differentiate between multiple barrel types.
• Learn and utilize oven controls for proper curing cycles.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels for all materials used in the process.

Qualifications