Machine Maintenance Technician I

If you are a current Ruger employee, please click here to apply internally.Job Description:Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.Our team needs a CNC Machine Technician that would be responsible for supporting and maintaining manufacturing and assembly processes to facilitate the flow of operations in the production of firearm components and firearms.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide direct support to production team in a fast-paced environment through the measurement of parts and the adjustment of precision CNC machines.Maintain current manufacturing processes and standards, troubleshoot issues as they arise and drive to root cause, and identify improvement areas within the processWork hand-in-hand with the manufacturing engineer to make changes and improvements to ensure the safety, quality, production, and cost goals are being metMonitor tooling and conduct tooling tests with outside suppliers and manufacturing engineerPerform quality audits using standard inspection equipment to ensure parts meet print specificationsQualifications:Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years machine shop experienceUnderstanding of component machining using CNC machining centers (mill and lathes) and component inspection using metrology equipment to control extremely tight tolerances (CMM, in-line gaging, surface plate, air gaging, etc.)Understanding of CNC programming for both milling and turning, G-Code and M-Code, machine tool setup and integration, tooling, macro-programming, fixture and gage designAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings (experience with GD&T would be preferred)Strong problem solving and communication skillsExperience with Lean production systemsWorks well in a team environment and has a servant leader mentality

Created: 2025-11-15