Toolmaker I

Ruger Firearms; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly profit sharing

Various shifts available with additional pay

Job summary

A leading firearms manufacturer in North Carolina is seeking an experienced machinist to support production by using manual equipment and solving problems independently. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in manual mills, lathes, and grinders, and knowledge of CAD software. This role offers a competitive starting wage based on experience and eligibility for quarterly profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum of 18 years old.
• Capable of passing a background and drug screen.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Create fixtures and gauges for manufacturing and assembly.
• Machining principles: tooling types, speeds & feeds, threading, surface finish, tool holding.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Use of micrometers, calipers, test indicators, and Cadillac gauge.
• Understanding of hydraulics/pneumatics in fixtures.
• Knowledge of Heat Treat/materials (campus dependent).
• Ability to use Prototrak and Mastercam/CAM software.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, good communication.
• Prioritizing/time management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support production through the use of manual equipment.
• Analyze specifications and fabricate parts.
• Create fixtures and gauges for manufacturing.

Skills

Proficiency in the operation of manual mills, lathes and grinders

Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, basic Algebra

Ability to select and use appropriate cutting tools

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience with basic machining principles

Familiarity with CAD software

Ability to use micrometers, calipers, test indicators

Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics

Working knowledge of Heat Treat, materials

Ability to use Prototrak/advanced conversational controllers

Detail & quality oriented

Self-motivated to work independently

Tools

Prototrak

Mastercam

CAD software

Micrometers & calipers

Job description

Overview

Join Ruger Firearms, a leading manufacturer of rugged, reliable firearms and components for the commercial sporting market. We are looking for dedicated individuals who would like to join our team. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to uphold the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

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.

Position Summary

An experienced machinist able to support production through the use of manual equipment and independently solve problems. Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metal-working dies, cutting tools, fixtures, gauges, and machine hand tools. Depending on Ruger campus location, toolmakers may create precision molds to support manufacturing using vertical milling centers, EDM centers, precision grinders, and 3-D printers.

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency in the operation of manual mills, lathes and grinders.
• Proficiency in Geometry, Trigonometry, basic Algebra, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to select and use appropriate cutting tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to create work-holding fixtures and gauges for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with basic machining principles including; tooling types, speeds & feeds, threading, surface finish, and tool holding (i.e. collets, chucks).
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, test indicators, and Cadillac gauge.
• An understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics in fixtures.
• Depending on Ruger campus location, a working knowledge of Heat Treat, materials.
• Ability to use Prototrak/advanced conversational controllers-program mill, MasterCam, or CAM software.
• Self-Motivated to work independently or with associates on the line to find solutions to problems.
• Detail & quality oriented.
• Communicate detailed or important information to others accurately.
• Must be capable of prioritizing and time management while working under pressure with minimal amount of supervision.

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. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.