BARREL MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Christensen Arms; Gunnison (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Christensen Arms in Gunnison, Utah, seeks a Barrel Manufacturing Technician to operate CNC mills and lathes in a busy machine shop. The role emphasizes loading/unloading and maintaining part quality by recording measured dimensions, while following precise work instructions.

This entry-level position requires mechanical inclination, strong attention to detail and safety, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Monday–Thursday with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes.
• Maintain part quality and documentation.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Change worn tools to maintain part quality.
• Record production numbers in Work Orders.
• Identify need for machine maintenance.
• Maintain a safe workstation.
• Support team with related tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Calipers

Job description

Barrel Manufacturing Technician

Job Location: UT - Gunnison, UT 84634

Reports to: Director of Machining Operations

Full-time

Monday-Thursday

Position Summary

The position of Barrel Manufacturing Technician is an entry level position whose responsibilities include operating, milling, and drilling machines, grinders, and lathes in our machine shop. Barrel Manufacturing Technicians are responsible for the loading/unloading, maintaining part quality by recording measured dimensions, and continuous operation of various CNC equipment. It requires attention to detail and a need to be precise and diligent in understanding and following work instructions.

What makes you great for this role

• Mechanically Inclined
• Driven to learn a skilled trade
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Ability to be on your feet for the length of your shift
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow procedures and directions with minimal instruction
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Team player

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate various CNC mills and lathes
• Maintain part quality
• Keep work area & machines clean and organized
• Change out damaged/worn tools as necessary to maintain part quality
• Clocks in and out of Work Orders accurately recording production numbers
• Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects
• Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs
• Maintains a safe and clean workstation
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Qualifications