Precision Machinist

Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in firearms manufacturing is seeking a skilled Precision Machinist to join their dynamic team in Chardon, Ohio. This role is pivotal in creating high-quality fixtures and gages essential for production processes. The ideal candidate will combine traditional machining expertise with modern CNC capabilities, ensuring the highest standards of precision and quality. With a commitment to excellence and attention to detail, you'll collaborate closely with engineering and quality teams, contributing to innovative manufacturing solutions. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and looking to make a significant impact in a thriving environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a toolmaker/machinist.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Proven track record of producing precision parts consistently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment for precision machining.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure specifications are met.
• Inspect finished parts for quality assurance.

Skills

Precision Machining

CNC Programming

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Grinding Tool Steels

Problem Solving

Education

Journeyman Certification

Technical Degree in Machining/Manufacturing

Tools

CNC Mills

CNC Lathes

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Micrometers

Calipers

Height Gauges

Job description

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms.

The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world.

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation.

About the role

As a Precision Machinist, you'll be joining our manufacturing team to create high-quality fixtures and gages essential to our production processes. This position requires a skilled craftsperson who can combine traditional machining expertise with modern CNC capabilities. You'll work closely with engineering and quality teams to ensure the highest standards of precision and quality in all tooling components. Based at our facility in Chardon, Ohio, this role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment where attention to detail and commitment to excellence are valued.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate manual equipment, including lathes, mills, and grinders
• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine machining operations
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure specifications are met
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality standards
• Provide input on fixture and gage design
• Apply precision machining techniques to create tooling components with tight tolerances
• Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues as they arise

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as a toolmaker/machinist
• Demonstrated proficiency in grinding and holding tolerances within ±0.0005"
• 3+ years of experience machining tool steels and steel alloys
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and GD&T specifications
• Experience with manual measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, and height gauges
• Proven track record of producing precision parts that meet specifications consistently
• Must be located within a 50-mile radius of Chardon, Ohio

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in toolmaking or precision machining
• Advanced experience grinding tool steels to precise specifications
• 3+ years of experience programming and operating CNC mills and lathes
• Proficiency with Mastercam and SolidWorks
• Experience working in ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100D certified environments
• Background in lean manufacturing principles
• Journeyman certification or technical degree in machining/manufacturing
• Experience creating complex fixturing solutions for production environments

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and metal shavings
• Position requires standing for up to 8 hours per shift and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Mandatory use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• May involve shift work or occasional overtime to meet production demands
• Requires visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed inspections and operate precision measuring equipment
• Environment includes standard industrial hazards requiring adherence to safety protocols