What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler/Shop Helper position at B&T USA, LLC?
Position Overview:
B&T USA is seeking a Material Handler/Shop Helper who support machinists and production staff. This role involves assisting with machine setup, material handling, basic maintenance, and ensuring a clean and safe workspace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist machinists with setup and operation of equipment such as lathes, milling machines, and drills.
- Load and unload raw materials and finished parts.
- Measure and inspect parts using basic tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
- Maintain cleanliness of the shop, including sweeping, organizing tools, and disposing of scrap materials.
- Perform basic machine maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, etc.).
- Follow work orders, blueprints, and supervisor instructions.
- Support inventory management by tracking materials and supplies.
- Adhere to schedules and production goals.
- Check and remove metal chips from collection systems on CNC machines and place into recycle containers.
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Previous machine shop or manufacturing experience preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining skills.
- Familiarity with power tools.
- Previous forklift experience a plus.
- Ability to read basic measurements and follow instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and reliability.
Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday
- Frequently required to work with their hands and be able to be on their feet for long periods of time
Work Environment
- Work performed in a combination of machine shop and warehouse environments.
- Exposed to machine shop manufacturing elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.
Job Type:
FT – Hourly
On-Site Monday to Friday. May be required to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet workload.
Benefits:
- Company contributes 100% for employee HMO medical option.
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan including a 4% matching contribution
- Disability Plans
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
B&T participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
All offers of employment at B&T are contingent upon clear results of a thorough drug and background check.
B&T provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, nation origin, pregnancy, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, placement, accommodations, promotion, termination, job assignments, layoff, recall, transfer, discipline, leave of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and abilities.
About B&T USA
B&T USA, a Florida-based firearms, suppressor, and accessories manufacturer operating under license of B&T AG SWITZERLAND, which was founded in 1991 as a designer and manufacturer of the industry’s most advanced suppressors. Under the leadership of Karl Brügger, B&T AG has evolved into a world leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of the most technologically advanced, high-performance weapons systems in the world used globally by police, special forces, elite military units and private citizen consumers.
B&T USA and all our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for creating innovative solutions.