Entry Level Machine Shop Assistant — Paid Trade Training | 4-Day Week | 1620/hr

Entry Level Machine Shop Assistant — Paid Trade Training | 4-Day Week | 16-20/hr 80 Percent Arms Inc. Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time $16 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Benefits from day one Life insurance Food provided Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Removing debris Floor cleaning Machine operation 11+ years No experience needed High school diploma or GED Performing background checks Abrasive blasting Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Full Job Description 80% Arms / Blackhawk Manufacturing Group is hiring reliable, hardworking people who want to learn a real trade — not just clock in for another paycheck.

We offer multiple schedule options to help fit different availability needs. Full-time postitions available, with morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts depending on the position and current staffing needs. Please include your preferred availability when applying so we can determine the best schedule fit. No experience required. We will train you from the ground up into a skilled machining career. We hire for character and teach the rest.

Pay:

16-20/hr (starting pay based on attitude, reliability, and prior work history — top of range available for proven hard workers). Why this role beats food service, retail, or general labor: Weekly direct deposit pay 4-day work week: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Real 3-day weekends most weeks (Friday overtime when production demand requires — paid at OT rate) Free lunch every Thursday Full benefits from day one: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), HSA, FSA, PTO, employee discount Predictable schedule — no surprise shifts, no late nights, no closing duties A real career path: Start as Shop Assistant → advance to Machine Operator → train as a full Machinist (CNC setup and programming). All on-the-job, fully paid training. About 80% Arms /

Blackhawk Manufacturing Group:

Founded in 2013, we are an established American manufacturer with 13 years of continuous growth. In 2022 we expanded to our state-of-the-art Fort Worth facility — over three times the size of our original California shop. Our machine shop runs 24 hours a day on premium 5-axis CNC equipment and supplies OEM parts to some of the biggest names in the industry. We are a recession-resistant business in a growing sector, and we promote from within. What you will actually do (real talk): You are the backbone of the shop floor. You keep our machinists running by maintaining a clean, safe, organized workspace. Deep clean machinery, manage coolant tanks, keep floors clear of oil and debris Remove metal chips and shavings from CNC machines; manage recycling and waste Operate commercial blasting and washing equipment to finish parts Stand for extended periods, climb ladders/stairs, lift up to 75 lbs regularly Work in a non-climate-controlled shop (hot in summer, cold in winter) If you take pride in a job well done — whether you are organizing tools or scrubbing a tank — we will invest in you. You are a great fit if you have: Reliability — punctual and ready to work at 5:00 AM A strong work ethic and pride in your work Good physical condition and ability to lift 75 lbs High school diploma or

GED Required:

Must be lawfully able to handle and own firearms (background check required).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person