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JP Enterprises
Sub-Assembly Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Production Fabricator or Assembler constructs and assembles a wide range of products, such as engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, and control panels, as well as the individual parts that make up these products.
$38,690 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
About the Role We are a 35 year old company that builds premium AR-platform rifles and components that our customers trust with their lives and their livelihoods. Every part that leaves this building has to be right — and that starts on the assembly bench. As a Sub-Assembly Technician, you'll build precision firearm components and assemblies to exact specifications using shop tooling, fixtures, and gauges. This isn't line work where you bolt the same two pieces together all day and stop thinking. You'll learn to read build sheets, work to tight tolerances, catch problems before they ship, and take pride in work that has to be done right the first time. You don't need firearms experience to start. You need good hands, mechanical instinct, and the discipline to follow a process exactly. We'll teach you the rest. If you're the person who takes things apart to understand how they work, who can't stand sloppy work, and who wants to learn a real trade — this is a place to build a career, not just clock a shift. What You'll Actually Do Assemble firearm sub-assemblies and components to detailed build specifications using hand tools, torque tools, and shop fixtures Work to tight tolerances and follow assembly procedures exactly — no shortcuts, no "close enough" Use gauges and inspection tools to verify your work meets spec (we'll train you on these) Spot quality issues — a part that doesn't fit right, a finish that's off, a measurement out of range — and flag them before they move down the line Perform inventory counts and keep accurate records Follow all firearms handling, safety, and recordkeeping procedures without exception Keep your bench and work area clean, organized, and shop-safe Pitch in with the team when the workload calls for it What We're Looking For (Required) Mechanical instinct. You understand how mechanical things fit and function. You can follow a diagram, use hand tools confidently, and figure out why something isn't going together right. Formal experience is a plus, but we care more about whether it clicks for you. Precision and patience. You can work carefully and consistently on detailed tasks without rushing or getting sloppy when it gets repetitive. You follow the process. When there's a written procedure, you follow it exactly — every time — because in this industry a shortcut can be a safety problem. Reliability. You show up on time, every day, ready to work. The line depends on it. Must pass a criminal background check and be legally able to possess firearms under all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Nice to Have (Not Required) Hands-on work history in assembly, machining, small-engine/automotive repair, gunsmithing, or any trade involving precision and hand tools Experience reading build sheets, work instructions, or blueprints Familiarity with torque specs, calipers, or gauges General firearms familiarity If you've got strong hands and the right attitude but none of the above, apply anyway. We'd rather train the right person than settle for the wrong résumé. Why Work Here A trade you can build on — we promote from the bench, and skilled assemblers earn more and can move into other areas within the company Steady full-time hours with overtime available Clean, organized, professional shop that is scaling and gets better each day with you in it You'll be building products with a real reputation, alongside people who take the work seriously Physical Requirements & Working Conditions This is medium-duty work. Every person in this role must be able to do the following each day, with or without reasonable accommodation: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.