Horizon Firearms, founded in 2012, manufactures custom long-range, bolt-action rifles that are assembled from the finest components, perfected by hand, and guaranteed to shoot .5 MOA, or better, with factory-loaded ammo whenever available and is looking to expand our team! If you're looking for a career with a fast-growing company in the hunting industry, have exceptional attention to detail, and you take pride in your work, keep reading!

 

Title:   Rifle Builder                                                 

Reports to:  Director of Production

FLSA:  Hourly, Non-Exempt                                    

Department:   Production

Primary Function:

Work with growing firearms production team to produce distinctive bolt action custom firearms that exceeds the expectations of current and potential customers – giving them and their build the personal attention they deserve so that they can have a rifle they are proud of for years to come –  while working with the entire team to meet/exceed company sales and production goals.

 

Position Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Perform detailed assembly and disassembly of custom bolt action rifles
• Assist in aesthetic design of inventory rifle builds including choosing fluting patterns, paint schemes, and stocks
• Apply decorative paint and finishes to small parts and rifle components
• Prepare surfaces for painting processes while following protocol to ensure highest quality results
• Mix paint to match manufacturer's color specifications
• Perform spot repairs and rework where necessary
• Precision lathe and mill work
• Prepare rifles for project completion – including standard safety checks, prepping rifle for range evaluation, assisting in evaluation at gun range, and final cleaning
• Perform final inspection, package and prep rifles for shipping/customer pick-up
• Effectively diagnose issues with customer firearms
• Maintain accurate workflow log
• Ensure consistent and quality work product in a timely manner
• Maintain safety requirements in the workplace
• Maintain workplace cleanliness standards (6S) by cleaning work areas, tools, and equipment
• Be flexible to learn and perform other various work tasks in assembly/production
• Other duties as requested

 

Skills:

• Ability to read and build to prints
• Ability to operate manual lathes and mills
• Ability to operate safely and precisely both hand and power tools
• Attention to detail a must
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities
• Prior machining experience preferred

 

Qualifications:

• 1+ years gunsmithing experience preferred, but not required
• Solid foundation of firearms function and maintenance
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Must pass drug test and have 100% clean background check
• Must have at least 2 year clean driving record and current driver's license

 

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of standing and/or walking (60% - 90% of time)
• Stooping, bending, twisting, leaning (60% - 80% of time)
• Lifting of 25-50 lbs. (25% - 50% of time)

 

Work Environment:

• Typically inside a climate-controlled production facility and is required to move from various manufacturing stations
• Exposure to manufacturing environment where the use and wear of proper protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses or side shields on glasses and closed toe shoes are mandatory

 

Compensation:

Depends on Experience

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Corporate profit sharing

 

To apply: submit your cover letter and resume to: careers@horizonfirearms.com Please include your name and Rifle Builder in the subject line.