About Ohio Ordnance Works

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is a premier firearms manufacturer providing sales, service, and support for retail, law enforcement, domestic and foreign government agencies. Since its founding in 1981, OOW has been focused on the customer, fulfilling requirements with quality product in a timely manner. OOW embraces the importance of history, using lessons learned from the past and applying them to our innovations in design and manufacturing. OOW is a fully licensed new production manufacturer of post sample machine guns as well as its own commercial line of firearms. To further aid our customers OOW provides full training services, spare parts, and ancillary items. OOW is also renowned for its repair and refurbishment of antique and collectible machine guns and other firearms.

The mission of Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. is to operate with excellence to supply military firearms, parts, and accessories of impeccable workmanship to law-abiding citizens of the free world. 

“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Respect customers, team members, company policy, property, and principles. “Improvise adapt and overcome” to accomplish goals and objectives. Strive for a clear, concise, and open form of communication by practicing the principle of feedback. Provide and maintain a team-oriented culture to better accomplish goals and objectives to recognize value and develop God given gifts, talents, and temperaments. To hire, train and retain employees who demonstrate the highest levels of integrity, commitment, diligence, and self-motivation.

Position Overview 

As an Engineering Technician reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will serve as a key technical resource bridging manufacturing engineering and CNC programming functions for all lathes and turning operations. This hands-on role focuses on developing and implementing manufacturing processes, creating technical documentation, and supporting new product development through practical engineering solutions and CNC turning expertise. 

Key Responsibilities 

Process Development & Implementation 

• 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 

Technical Documentation & Design 

• 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 

Process Improvement & Standardization 

• 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 

New Product Development Support 

• 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 

Required Qualifications 

• 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 Qualifications 

•  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 

Environmental and Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed across a 10-acre campus with six buildings. Frequent walking between buildings in all weather conditions is required.  

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with some exposure to slip and trip hazards, bright lights, frequent exposure to noise and moving equipment 

• Work environment requires standing or walking for up to 90% of the shift 

• Must be able to wear all required PPE in designated areas  

• Work requires occasional bending, occasional heavy lifting up to 50Lbs. and frequent reaching into machines with 5-25 lbs parts, fixtures, or tooling. 

Success Factors 

• Commitment to safety and quality standards  

• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration  

• Strong problem-solving abilities and mechanical aptitude 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects 

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills