Full Build - Weekend Shift

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Located in Columbia Falls, MT

Salary: $20.00

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Full Build Technician for a respected firearm‑component manufacturer in the Flathead Valley.
This is a long‑term opportunity for someone who takes pride in precision craftsmanship, enjoys hands‑on mechanical work, and wants to grow within a highly regulated, detail‑driven industry.


Position: Full Build Technician

Pay Rate: $20/hr starting
Schedule: Full‑Time
Supervision: Works under a Lead, Trainer, and Supervisor


What You’ll Do

  • Perform assembly and finishing work on firearm components, including gun stocks
  • Operate hand tools and machining equipment such as drills, lathes, mills, grinders, sanders, chisels, scrapers, and more
  • Grind, sand, polish, and finish parts to correct defects and prepare for final finishing
  • Apply primer and paint coatings to components
  • Read and interpret blueprints and job orders to meet exact specifications
  • Set up and operate machines to cut, shape, and fit wood, composite, and metal materials
  • Record production and processing information accurately
  • Ensure all firearms and components meet strict quality and regulatory standards

What You Bring

  • Knowledge of firearms and how they operate
  • Experience using hand and power tools, including drills, lathes, mills, grinders, sanders, and metalworking tools
  • Basic mechanical, woodworking, metalworking, or composite‑working skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to precision
  • Proven ability to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately
  • High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Frequent use of hand tools and machining equipment
  • Ability to lift, move, and manipulate materials as needed

Work Environment

  • Hands‑on production and manufacturing setting
  • Use of finishing, sanding, machining, and assembly equipment
  • Highly regulated environment requiring strict compliance

Background Requirements

  • Clean background required
  • Minor traffic violations (e.g., speeding or no insurance) may be acceptable
  • Due to industry regulations, all candidates must meet strict compliance standards

Why This Job Stands Out

  • Long‑term opportunity with a company that invests in employee growth
  • Clear advancement path—company prefers to develop employees over a 24‑month period
  • Competitive benefits upon hire, including:
    • Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Health and wellness benefits

Ready to build a long‑term career in a precision‑focused, hands‑on industry?
Apply today or call Express Employment Professionals at 406‑257‑2255 to get started.

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Express Office: Kalispell
4 Sunset Plaza
Suite 101
Kalispell, MT 59901
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