Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Blackout Defense is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Trigger Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on the assembly, inspection, tuning, and quality control of AR15 trigger systems and related firearm components.
The ideal candidate must have prior firearm experience through professional work, personal build experience, competition shooting, gunsmithing, or similar hands-on exposure. This is not an entry-level firearm role — candidates must understand how an AR15 trigger should properly function and feel.
Responsibilities
Assemble AR15 trigger systems and small firearm components
Assemble related parts including charging handles, selectors, and hardware assemblies
Inspect and verify fitment, tolerances, and function of components
Identify and troubleshoot trigger characteristics including:
Creep
Pre-travel
Post-travel
Reset issues
Inconsistent pull characteristics
Identify manufacturing or assembly issues such as:
Oversized or undersized bushings
Tight or damaged threads
Tolerance stacking issues
Improper fitment or machining inconsistencies
Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards
Maintain organized workstations and follow assembly procedures
Assist with production workflow and continuous improvement efforts
Qualifications
Strong familiarity with AR15 platform firearms
Hands-on experience with AR15 triggers and lower receiver components
Ability to identify proper trigger feel and diagnose functional issues
Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
Comfortable working with small parts and precision assemblies
Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistency in assembly processes
Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
Preferred Experience
Firearm manufacturing or gunsmithing experience
Competitive shooting or extensive personal AR15 build experience
Experience working with tolerances, fitment, and QC inspection processes
Familiarity with trigger tuning and diagnostics
Compensation & Benefits
$20–25/hr depending on experience
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Employee discounts
Industry pro discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Team-oriented work environment