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Production- WEEKEND SHIFT

PROOF Research Inc
Columbia, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2027

Come join our Team! We are currently hiring for positions doing General Production Assembly / Machine Operator work on the manufacturing floor. Since 2012, Proof Research has been a pioneer in firearm innovation, advancing the firearms, aerospace, and defense industries with cutting-edge products.

Schedule:

Weekend Days --> Friday - Sunday 5a-530p

No Experience Required for Entry Level Positions!!

Job Objective:
Full Builds: Operates hand tools, machining equipment and utilizing finishing material (sandpaper, etc.) to perform assembly and finishing work on gun components (primarily gun stocks) including final primer/paint.

OR

Barrels: Operates machine tools and specialty equipment to fabricate various parts of a firearm. Examples of equipment are: lathes, drills, mills, boring/rifling machines, grinders, saws, lapping (manual and automated), filament winders.

Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required. Specialized training in metalworking or manufacturing preferred.

2. Basic mechanical and wood/composite/metalworking skills required with high attention to detail.

3. Knowledge and understanding of firearms and how they operate.

4. Demonstrated ability to utilize power and hand tools, including, but not limited to: drills, lathes, mills, grinders, sanders, or other wood and metalworking tools.

5. Proven ability to complete tasks in a precise and accurate manner.

6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.

Duties:

Full Build Position:

1. Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions.

2. Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.

3. Operates machines and equipment other than machine tools.

4. Grinds, sands, cleans, or polishes objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure standards are met.

5. Trims, scrapes, or deburrs objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.

6. Fills cracks or imperfections using appropriate compounds.

7. Applies special finishes for color and to prevent corrosion.

8. Record product and processing data and information on specified forms.

9. Set up and operates metalworking machines to cut, shape, and fit parts to machine various parts of a firearm.

10. Ensure that firearm is assembled to specifications and meets quality guidelines.

Barrels Position:

1. Follows all EH&S protocol, policies, and procedures.

2. Ability to follow all processes and procedures

3. Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions.

4. Selects, positions, and secures tool in tool holder (i.e. chuck, collet, or tool post).

5. Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.

6. Moves controls to position tool and work piece in relation to each other, and to set specified feeds, speeds, and depth of cut.

7. Starts machine, directs coolant or cutting oil flow, and feeds tool to work piece or vice versa, and engages feed.

8. Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.

9. Operates machines and equipment other than machine tools as required.

10. Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using hand tools and power tools. Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure standards are met.

11. Ensure that parts are machined to specifications and meets quality guidelines.

12. Record product and processing data and information on specified forms.

For a Full list of Duties and Requirements, visit our website at Proofresearch.com / About / Careers or Visit our site at https://proofresearch.submittable.com/submit

Work Environment:

Primarily works indoors in workshops equipped with grinders, drill presses, lathes, drills, and various metalworking tools. Requires high attention to detail. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but routine safety procedures have removed most of the risks.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Current Open Positions and Shifts:

Position: Assembler - Full Builds

Position: Machine Operator - Barrels

  • Shift 3: Weekend Days --> Friday - Sunday 5a-530p

Relocation is not offered with this position

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This individual has the responsibility & authority to carry out tasks assigned by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.78 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health savings account
  • Referral program

Application Question(s):

  • Are you able to work Friday-Sunday 5am-5:30pm?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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