Barrel Technician

Gunwerks; Cody (WY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunwerks in Cody, Wyoming is seeking a Barrel Technician to follow documented instructions and operate CNC lathes and rifling equipment. You will also manage materials and tooling while ensuring high-quality standards.

You will read engineering drawings, work with ERP systems, and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify tolerances. A clean, safe workspace and PPE are required to perform at pace. Forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience using ERP systems for manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to documented work instructions for winding, turning, drilling, contouring and rifling.
• Operate CNC lathes, drilling, reaming, honing, and rifling machines.
• Manage material, tool, and consumable inventory.
• Perform quality inspections and report non-conforming items to leadership and QC.
• Utilize measuring equipment to ensure precision.
• Perform machine and tool maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and wear PPE.
• Be on your feet for the entire workday and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

ERP systems experience

Organizational skills

Measuring equipment proficiency

Self supervision

Computer skills

Forklift experience

Stamina – stand/walk all day

Physical lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

CNC machine operation

Calipers and micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Cody, Wyoming
• Employment: Full-Time
• Compensation: $22-25 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing As a Barrel Technician

• Adhere to documented work instructions for all processes (winding, turning, drilling, contouring, rifling).
• Operate CNC lathes, drilling, reaming, honing, and rifling machines.
• Manage material, tool, and consumable inventory.
• Perform quality inspections and report non-conforming items to leadership and QC.
• Utilize measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure precision.
• Perform machine and tool maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills and Experience You’ll Need as a Barrel Technician:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and skill with measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Ability to perform work with minimal direct supervision.
• Experience as a CNC Machine Operator is a plus
• Mechanically inclined
• Competent computer skills
• Forklift experience is a plus
• Ability to be on your feet for the entire workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.