Machinists - All Shifts

Job Description:  Machinists – ALL SHIFTS 

Samson Manufacturing is looking for Machinists FOR ALL SHIFTS - 2nd SHIFT DIFFERENCIALS AVAILABLE and is the premier manufacturer of firearms parts and accessories. Specializing primarily in the AR-15 market, Samson also has a diverse and accomplished product line including handguards, optics, and magnifier mounts, fixed and folding rifle sights and more. Samson utilizes state-of-the-art engineering and techniques to ensure that all our products not only exceed industry standards but set them. Samson Manufacturing utilizes CNC Turning Centers and HAAS milling machines in our “State of the Art” facility.

Hours:  1st Shift – Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

             2nd Shift – Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM to 12:30AM (36 hours; paid for 40) 

Description

The machinist must have 1 year or more of machining experience preferably (not necessary) on HAAS Mills or CNC Turning Centers.  The machine operator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to measuring parts with tolerances of +-.002, maintaining cycle efficiency, minimizing cycle reload time, changing cutting tools, performing periodical maintenance, deburring parts, checking quality of parts and responsible for some Bridgeport & manual lathe work as needed.  Other duties may be required due to production demands.

Qualifications

·       High School diploma or equivalent

·       1 year or more machining experience

·       Strong machining background

·       Strong mechanical aptitude

·       Ability to read blueprints

·       Experience in using calipers and micrometers

·       Good communication & multi-tasking skills

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Team player

·       Willingness to continuously learn & be open to feedback to improve individual performance

·       Make good use of downtime

·       Need and orderly work area

·       Availability to work overtime as needed

Other duties may be required due to production demands that are not listed.

The “Machinist” will show good Mechanical aptitude and advanced machine shop knowledge of measuring tools and metal cutting equipment.  Practice good shop safety procedures.  Make good use of downtime.  Also keep a neat and orderly work area.