Jig and Fixture Builder jobs in Temple, TX

Description

 Horizon Firearms-Rifle Builder

· Are you an experienced with high-end rifles and have exceptional attention to detail?

· Do you have proficient skills in the assembly and maintenance of firearms? 

· Are you excited about the firearms industry and want to expand your knowledge of its components?

Then Horizon Firearms is for you!

Horizon Firearms, headquartered in College Station, Texas, creates superior custom long-range, bolt-action rifles that are tailor-made to exceed the shooting wants and needs of every customer. The company’s distinctive firearms are assembled from the finest components and perfected by hand to provide excellence in workmanship, aim, style, comfort, and use. All custom rifles, semi-custom rifles, and rebarrels are designed to solidify a shooter’s confidence in the field or on the range.

Primary Function: 

To build high-end precision rifles while using attention to detail and the ability to problem solve and adapt. 

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

· Completion of gunsmithing projects and repairs such as machine, assemble and paint

· Disassembly and organization of customer rifles

· Scheduled machine maintenance

· Shop maintenance

· Assembly of small components

· Hands-on work with firearms

· Travel up to 10% may be required

· All other duties assigned by management

Skills:

· Willingness to grow in knowledge and skill under the direction of a mentor

· Competent and thorough when completing tasks and managing time

· Must be extremely detailed oriented

· Teammate mentality and positive attitude and personality required

· Ability to build and paint rifles

Qualifications:

· High school graduate or GED

· Knowledge of the firearms industry and basic rifle component understanding

· High level of respect for firearms safety 

· Mechanically inclined with good manual capabilities and common sense

· Appreciation for the aesthetic and artistic aspect of unique custom firearms

· Background in firearms and interest in the industry and the outdoors preferred

· Must agree to and sign non-compete and non-disclosure agreements

· Ability to lift 40 lbs.

· Must possess 5 year driving record with clear history for the past three years

Physical Requirements: 

· Standing, walking and sitting required up to 10 hours per day (67-100%)

· Hand and foot usage required up to 10 hours per day (67-100%)

· Climbing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and twisting required occasionally (33-66%)

· Frequent lifting and moving up to 50 pounds (0-33%) 

Work Environment (This position requires that the employee be able to work in and around the following elements):

· Indoors and Outdoors

· Loud Environments

· Extreme heat or cold (weather-related)

· Wet or humid conditions (weather-related)

· Fumes from equipment or airborne particles