Sander - 3rd Shift

Kids for the Future; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Gunworks is seeking a Finishing Specialist to file, sand, and polish firearms or components to exact specifications. The role emphasizes routine tasks performed under close supervision, with opportunities to grow within the company.

You will learn foundational finishing skills while working alongside industry experts, handling deburring, inspection, and basic machine or equipment operation in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• Follows instructions and is detail-oriented.
• Strong manual dexterity and steady hand control.
• Ability to inspect finished parts for quality.

Responsibilities

• Finish firearms components by filing, sanding, and polishing to spec.
• Self-inspect work and ensure consistent quality.
• Tumble, count, wrap, and ship components as needed.
• Learn bead blast of precision machined aluminum and other parts.
• Set up or operate basic finishing machinery and tools.
• Maintain organized workspace and assist with special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Quality-oriented

Visual inspection

Tools

Bead blasting

Polishing tools

Job description

• Location 135 Northside Dr.,Shelburne, VT, 05482,United States
• Base Pay $33.80 - $36.40 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Company Profile

Atlas Gunworks is an industry leader in the premium handgun market. We've grown rapidly by bringing fresh thinking and higher quality standards to a historic industry.

Every Atlas gun is machined from billet aluminum and steel. We combine the art of hand metal working with our state-of-the-art, multi-axis CNC machine shop.

Full Job Description

The Finishing Specialist is responsible for filing, sanding, and polishing firearms or components of a firearm within the required quality specifications for fit and finish. The essential responsibilities are typically repetitive and routine tasks that are well-defined with specific, detailed instructions. Routine tasks are supervised early on, however, new tasks are typically performed under close supervision.

The Finishing Specialist position is an opportunity to learn foundational skills while working alongside some of the best in their field. Success in this position will create additional opportunities for growth here at Atlas Gunworks.

• Ability to deburr, sand, polish
• Ability to self-inspect work and strive for consistent quality
• Ability to tumble, count, wrap, and ship components
• Ability to learn part tumbling process
• Ability to learn bead blast of precision machined aluminum, and other metal parts
• Perform deburring operations of removing surface defects from a number of parts using manual and/or electric tools.
• Utilize basic technical skills to set up, operate or maintain machinery or equipment to perform job tasks ranging from repetitive to non-routine.
• Capable of following standard finishing applications in order to achieve dimensional integrity and required finish characteristics.
• Effectively organize and execute responsibilities to complete assignments within required parameters and pre-established time-management standards.
• Perform housekeeping activities to keep the work area and equipment clean and organized.
• Assists with other assignments or special projects, as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Follows instructions, responds to directions, and wants to work.
• Visual acuity to perform visual inspection involving small defects, small parts
• Strong attention to detail and quality-oriented with strong initiative/drive.
• Proven ability to successfully execute multiple tasks as needed in a deadline-oriented environment, flexible to changing priorities and demands as needed.
• Requires manual dexterity, ability to pick/pinch and work with fingers, repetitive motions of wrists/hands/finger, arm-hand steadiness, and a safety-minded individual.
• Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources.

We offer a dynamic work environment and benefits that include: