CNC Machine Tech I

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc in Prescott, AZ is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to support high-precision manufacturing of firearm components. The role involves measuring parts, adjusting CNC mills and lathes, and maintaining stringent tolerances.

You will read engineering drawings, program CNC machines (G-code/M-code), and perform quality checks to ensure prints are met. Collaboration with manufacturing engineers and Lean practices will drive improvements in safety, quality, production, and cost.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years machine shop experience required.
• Understanding of CNC machining centers (mill and lathe) and metrology for tight tolerances.
• Understanding of CNC programming (G-Code/M-Code) and fixture/gage design.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (GD&T preferred).
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; Lean production experience.
• Team-oriented with servant leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support production team in a fast-paced environment measuring parts and adjusting CNC machines.
• Maintain current manufacturing processes and standards; troubleshoot and drive root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineer to implement improvements for safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Monitor tooling and perform tooling tests with outside suppliers and engineers.
• Perform quality audits to ensure parts meet print specifications.

Skills

5+ years machinist experience

CNC machining centers

G-Code and M-Code

GD&T reading

Problem solving

Lean production

Teamwork/servant leadership

Communication

Tools

CMM

In-line gauging

Surface plate

Air gaging

Job description

Job Description

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.

Essential Job Functions

Provide direct support to production team in a fast-paced environment through the measurement of parts and the adjustment of precision CNC machines. Maintain current manufacturing processes and standards, troubleshoot issues as they arise and drive to root cause, and identify improvement areas within the process Work hand-in-hand with the manufacturing engineer to make changes and improvements to ensure the safety, quality, production, and cost goals are being met Monitor tooling and conduct tooling tests with outside suppliers and manufacturing engineer Perform quality audits using standard inspection equipment to ensure parts meet print specifications

Basic Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years machine shop experience Understanding of component machining using CNC machining centers (mill and lathes) and component inspection using metrology equipment to control extremely tight tolerances (CMM, in-line gaging, surface plate, air gaging, etc.) Understanding of CNC programming for both milling and turning, G-Code and M-Code, machine tool setup and integration, tooling, macro-programming, fixture and gage design Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (experience with GD&T would be preferred) Strong problem solving and communication skills Experience with Lean production systems Works well in a team environment and has a servant leader mentality

Physical Demands

• Associates are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The position can involve sitting, walking and lifting up to 40 pounds several times throughout the day.
• Job is performed standing all day.
• Job requires substantial movement/motion with regard to walking, bending, lifting, grasping and applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Requirements

• You must be a minimum of 18 years old, and able to pass both a background and drug screen.

• Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company’s profits earned for the quarter.

We are looking for dedicated individuals with all levels of experience who would like to join our team.

The applicants we seek must have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work with others to promote the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

RUGER TEAM MEMBERS

• Possess a positive attitude.
• Support each other by maintaining good attendance.
• Have the capability of harmoniously working with other teammates.
• Exhibit quality work.
• Advocate a safe work environment.
• Strengthen the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Regarding our products or services, visit Ruger.com or click the link below and navigate to the menu button in the top right corner. Ruger.com