Description
Join Our Team – Start Your Manufacturing Career with Purpose!
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something bigger? Nosler, Inc., a leader in precision manufacturing, is looking for a dependable and driven individual to join our team as a Manufacturing Technician. This is a hands-on role that plays a vital part in producing the high-performance ammunition trusted by shooters and hunters around the world. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to grow in a skilled trade, this position offers on-the-job training, career stability, and the chance to work with a team that takes pride in doing things right.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with tools and machinery
- Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers is preferred
- Excellent visual acuity (with or without correction)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience in reloading, ballistics, or related fields is a plus
SPECIAL NOTE: THIS WORK ENVIRONMENT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EXPOSE AN EMPLOYEE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, NOSLER, INC. HAS IMPLEMENTED A DRUG TESTING POLICY THAT WILL HELP ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WILL BE SAFE OPERATORS AND THAT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IS EQUALLY SAFE. OUR POLICY IS SIMPLE: ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG USE. THIS MEANS THAT A POSITIVE TEST FOR ILLEGAL DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WHILE WORKING WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION.
Physical Demands
Working conditions require great mobility. Must be able to consistently move/maneuver weights of 35 to 75 pounds and occasionally lift weights of 35 to 45 pounds. Other physical aspects require bending, stooping, squatting and standing on concrete floors, which are often wet, and doing so for long periods at a time. Also required to climb ladders, retrieve materials from storage, etc.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Appearance
Nosler, Inc. has a “Standard of Excellence” code. The Company expects all its personnel to maintain a neat and clean appearance.
Summary
ABOUT NOSLER
We build essential connections worldwide, but our family-run-business is proudly grounded in Central Oregon. We pride ourselves on building the most innovative, most accurate and most effective bullets and ammunition in the industry. Our products lead the pack because they’re built with equal parts ingenuity and integrity, passion and precision, consistency and confidence – many of which qualities we also look for in employees. At Nosler, family are employees and employees are family. As part of the Nosler family, you’ll enjoy generous benefits and opportunity for growth within the company.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast searching for an employer with like-minded goals and a group of peers with a like-minded philosophy, then you need to check out Nosler! Nosler is looking for some great people to join our Ammunition Manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a long-time, locally owned family business and proud leader in the Outdoor Industry – “For us, excellence is not negotiable.”
APPLICANT NOTICE
This position as a Manufacturing Technician begins status as “Introductory Trainee” for 60 consecutive days during which time Supervisory staff will evaluate whether the employee is suited for the position. If the employee is determined to be suitable for the job, status will then advance to “Regular Employee” on the first of the month following the 60-day introductory period and Company benefits will commence.
Assignment is on first, 5:00am- 1:30pm or second shift, 1:00pm-9:30pm. Base pay is $20 an hour with and added 10% shift differential on second shift for a total of $22 an hour.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
BENEFITS
At Nosler, we believe in taking care of our employees—both inside and outside of work! Once eligible, you'll have access to:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family covered.
- Long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- A generous PTO program, six paid holidays plus three floating holidays, and time to recharge.
- 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account to help with medical and childcare expenses.
- A yearly $100 gift card to our online store, exclusive employee and industry discounts, and exciting Employee Engagement Events.
- Celebrate your hard work with our Employee of the Month program and other appreciation initiatives!
We’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a supportive and rewarding work environment where you can thrive. Join us and be part of something great!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate machinery, tools, and material handling equipment safely and efficiently
- Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Perform quality checks on raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products
- Record accurate production data and assist with inventory processes
- Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet production goals
- Adapt to changing priorities and support other departments as needed
- Operate brass preparation machines and brass weight sorters
- Set up and operate ammunition loading machines
- Perform basic maintenance, minor repairs, and machine adjustments
- Participate in monthly and year-end inventory activities
HOURS
Monday - Friday
1st Shift: 5:00am- 1:30pm
2nd Shift: 1:00pm-9:30pm
WHY JOIN THE NOSLER FAMILY?
Nosler as an industry leader, our name and brand is known and celebrated worldwide. Established right here in Oregon in 1948, we are a proud US based manufacturer where we produce the highest quality American Made products. Take pride in knowing you are a part of a company dedicated to the highest quality in the industry. Nosler offers a great team environment – and we are not just saying that, check us out, competitive wages, generous benefits and amazing industry related discounts are just a few reasons why Nosler is not just a great place to work, but also a great place to build a career you can take pride in. If you believe you have what it takes to fill this roll, apply today.
Nosler, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
This position of Manufacturing Technician begins status as an “Introductory Trainee” for 60 consecutive days during which management will evaluate whether the employee is suited for the position. If the employee is determined to be suitable, status will then advance to "Regular Employee" on the first of the month following the 60-day introductory period and Company benefits will commence. Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.