Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. · 3 months ago
Engineering Technician (Turning)
Chardon, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expOhio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer focused on providing high-quality products and services. The Engineering Technician will bridge manufacturing engineering and CNC programming functions, developing and implementing manufacturing processes while providing technical support for production and new product development.
ManufacturingMilitaryRetail
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and implement new manufacturing processes, with a focus on CNC machining operations
Program and set up CNC equipment (CNC lathes, mill-turns, Gun Drills, Reaming, and Rifling machines) for new products and process improvements
Create and optimize machining processes to improve efficiency and product quality
Provide hands-on technical support for production issues and process optimization
Create detailed technical drawings and specifications using CAD software (SolidWorks)
Develop comprehensive setup documentation and work instructions for manufacturing processes
Design and implement jigs and fixtures to improve manufacturing capabilities
Maintain accurate documentation of process parameters, tooling, and fixturing
Lead standardization efforts in machining departments
Implement and document best practices for manufacturing processes
Support continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization
Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks
Support prototype development and first article inspections
Program and validate new machining operations
Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability
Develop and document new manufacturing processes for product launches
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field OR 7+ years of hands-on experience in CNC Turning as a programmer or higher
3+ years combined experience in manufacturing engineering and CNC programming
Proficient in CAD software (SolidWorks) and CAM programming
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading
Experience with multi-axis CNC Lathes
Knowledge of tooling, fixturing, and machining parameters
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR
Must not be a prohibited person under the Gun Control Act (GCA)
Preferred
Experience in firearms manufacturing or precision machining industry
Background in lean manufacturing principles
Experience with Mastercam or similar CAM software
NIMS certifications
Experience training and mentoring others in technical processes
Company
Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Albert Adams
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-17
2025-05-05
2025-01-04
Company data provided by crunchbase