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Cabot Guns & Alchemy Custom Weaponry are committed to building the highest quality firearms right here in the USA.  If you are interested in joining our team, please look at the Job Openings below and submit your resume using the forms below.  

Applications will only be considered completed from the forms section here at our website or our job postings on recruiting websites such as Indeed. 

***Attempts for in-person applications or direct contact to the company will not be considered.

Office Administrator/ Shipping Specialist- Cabot, PA

Join a team that delivers one-of-a kind Firearms World-wide, made from the finest of materials and skills! We produce the best in the industry and seek the best talent to accomplish success!  

The office administrator role will provide support to ensure efficient operation of office. 

The ideal professional for the position is a flexible problem solver with superb communication skills and a detail-oriented mindset. 

Apply for Our Office Administrator/Shipping Specialist Position

Responsibilities and Duties: 

 

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:



  • Receive, package, and ship products with care and a high level of detail
  • Verify all actions meet established checks and processes
  • Detailed inspection of products, including firearms, and other products
  • General office, administrative, and facility duties including stocking inventory, general cleaning, and light technical tasks
  • Reception duties including answering phones, greeting guests, and assisting customers
  • Bookkeeping duties including logging bills, processing orders, and creating invoices
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

 

Reports to: 



  • Office Manager and Owners of Company

 

Competency -Qualifications and Skills:



  • Ability to multi-task while completing tasks with focus and thoroughness 
  • Customer service focused with a positive attitude
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Must display team mentality and willingness to learn
  • Must be capable of following instructions and processes
  • Must be flexible, adaptable, creative, and willing to do what it takes to complete tasks
  • Ability to lift packages up to 50 lbs. once to twice daily

 

Requirements and Desired Experience:

 

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License
  • Pass background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License

 

 

Work Environment: 

  • Temperature controlled office, upstairs and lower level. 

 

Pay and Hours of work:

  • Part-time, 20-30 hours a week during day-time office hours, 2-4 days a week. Ability to grow into full-time hours but not guaranteed. 
  • Pay will be discussed

 

This job is ideal for someone who is:

  • Detail oriented – enjoy checklists and ensuring all steps are taken when completing duties
  • Driven – Enjoys accomplishing varied daily tasks and has initiative to seek additional tasks when needed 
  • Independent – enjoys working with little direction 

Apply today to be considered for an opportunity to grow with us!

Office Assistant - Fort Wayne IN

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our company as an Office Assistant.  As part of our team, you will work with a small group of individuals dedicated to their craft and a small business just as dedicated to its employees.

  

This role will primarily be responsible for compiling purchase requests for approval, processing approved purchase requests and coordinating with vendors, and updating/tracking the status of purchase requests.  Process and reconcile all receipts related to purchases made by the local office.  Be responsible for coordination with our Safety Consultant to ensure that the company adheres to OHS guidelines and that we perform our daily tasks in a safe manner.  The Office Assistant will work directly with and report to the Director of Operations.  This position is ideal for those who can showcase their initiative when opportunities to assist the team arise and someone who enjoys a certain level of autonomy in their duties while ensuring these responsibilities are completed efficiently.

Apply for Office Assistant Position in Fort Wayne, IN

Office Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:

  • Purchasing / Accounts Payable
    • Compiling purchase requests from all local departments and submitting them to the Director of Operations for approval.
    • Communicating with vendors on the ordering and delivery of approved purchase requests.
    • Routine follow-up with vendors to confirm the estimated delivery of orders and keep appropriate trackers up to date.
    • Use digital systems to submit purchase orders related to production inventory.
    • Receipt or invoice reconciliation for all purchases where appropriate.
  • Support / Administrative Functions
    • Follow established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
    • Complete errands, such as picking up materials, and using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
    • Assist with processing invoices and other AP functions as directed.
    • Assist in recruiting and onboarding employees through a digital system.
    • Safety Coordination
    • Ensure required onboarding safety training is completed for all employees.
    • Partner with Safety Consultant to complete the following:
      • Plan and implement monthly and as-needed safety training
      • Evaluate the effectiveness of safety and security programs.
      • Review current safety training and recommend revisions, improvements, and updates.
      • Ensure that the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
      • Identify opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
      • Oversee Cabot Gun Company Employee safety at work
      • Submit recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
      • Share environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.

 

 

Requirements and Desired Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Pass a background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License.
  • Pass a drug screen and be able to work in a drug-free environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite programs (Excel/Google Sheets).
  • 1+ years of office experience required.
  • Knowledge of 1911 Pistols operation and firearm safety is a plus.
  • Accounts payable or similar experience a plus.

 

Benefits and expected hours of work:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Flexible options with unpaid time off available if scheduled in advance
  • Cabot 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
  • Roth 401(k)
  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Aflac Accident Insurance Provided
  • Multiple bonus opportunities
  • Product discount and various company perks

 

Expected hours of work:

  • This position will be a 40-hour a week position with the typical workweek being M-F within the operating hours between 6am-5pm established with your supervisor.

 

Cabot Gun Company is an equal-opportunity employer.

Office Manager - Cabot, PA

Are you looking for an extraordinary career? 

Join a team that delivers one-of-a kind Firearms World-wide, made from the finest of materials and skills! We produce the best in the industry and seek the best talent to accomplish success!

The Office Manager’s role is to ensure efficient operation of the headquarter location in Cabot, PA. The role will require high knowledge of accounting and will be responsible for upholding and improving a customer concierge experience including direct communication, billing and coordinating deliveries of completed products to customers. The office manager is also responsible for completing general administrative tasks and inventory management.  

The ideal professional for the position is a dynamic problem solver with excellent communication and computer skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

Apply for Office Manager Position

Job Duties:

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:

Customer Service

  • Email and phone contact with clients with respect to product order status and invoicing for completed goods.
  • Project the delivery experience for our customers in the highest level of professional and positive manner.
  • Monitor the progress from software and reporting, follow up as necessary

Accounting and Bookkeeping

  • Process payments, create invoices, process orders
  • Reporting, logging in bills, processing orders, creating invoices
  • General Bookkeeping

Office and Administrative

  • Support customers by answering phones, greeting guests, and assisting customers with issues.  
  • General office and facility duties including stocking inventory, general cleaning, and light technical tasks
  • Review and input orders into the production system
  • Order and receive inventory
  • Follow up as necessary with vendors
  • Track inventories and update products on the online store

Management

  • Oversee general day operations of customers, deliveries, and office operations.
  • Verify all actions meet established checks and processes

Operations and Support

  • Manage general facilities support such as cleaning, utilities, maintenance
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations
  • Assist with Business functions on reporting for sales and production

Requirements and Desired Experience:

  • Advanced computer skills to use and troubleshoot computers and related technology along with strong software skills 
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent at minimum.  Bachelors or post graduate degree preferred such as MBA or CPA
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to work in a drug free environment
  • Pass background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License
  • 5 years or more of general administrative or similar experience
  • Experience with ATF regulations and import/export
  • Advanced knowledge of spreadsheets is a must
  • Firearms knowledge and in particular knowledge of the 1911 style platform 

Work Environment:

  • Small, high performing Team with a  focus on customer experience.
  • Temperature controlled office, upstairs and lower level.

Pay and Hours of work:

  • Pay will be discussed and scaled based on experience.
  • Full-time (40 hours) during office hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm

Benefits:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Paid sick days
  • Flexible options with unpaid time off available if scheduled in advance
  • Cabot 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.
  • Roth 401(k).
  • Healthcare Reimbursement.
  • Aflac Accident Insurance Provided
  • Multiple bonus opportunities.
  • Product discount and various company perks.

Please apply through indeed or via our company website, applications will not be accepted at the location.

***Attempts for in-person applications or direct contact to the company will not be considered.

Cabot Gun Company is an equal opportunity employer.

CNC Machinist / Programmer - Fort Wayne IN

We at Cabot Gun Company, are seeking a motivated individual to join our company as a CNC Machinist / Programmer.  

As part of our team, you will work with a small group of individuals dedicated to their craft and a small business just as dedicated to its employees.  

The CNC Machinist / Programmer will work directly with the Production Coordinator along with a small team of Machinists and other Machine Operators. 

This position is ideal for someone that is looking for an opportunity to join a recognized and growing company within the Firearms manufacturing industry, where you will have a direct impact on our ability to deliver exceptional quality products safely.

Apply for CNC Machinist/Programmer Position

CNC Machinist / Programmer Duties and Responsibilities

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:

  • Operate and set up multi-axis CNC machines, automatic hydraulic grinders, and wire EDM.
  • Interpret technical blueprints and designs to understand the specifications and requirements of a part.
  • Program CNC Machine, input design specifications and ensure machine performs as expected.
  • Measure and examine completed parts to verify conformance to specifications using precision tools like micrometers and calipers.
  • Assist in establishing and performing operator-level parts inspection for all parts at various stages of the machining process.
  • Ensure all fixturing, cutting tools, and materials are properly selected, aligned, and secured to the machines.
  • Design and aid in the fabrication of fixturing for parts of varying complexity.
  • Adjust machine settings to optimize production while maintaining quality.
  • Maintain jobs across multiple assigned machines to ensure work orders are completed to meet the needs of business and reduce machine inefficiency.
  • Monitor production equipment including the overall machine and tool performance throughout the shift to eliminate accidents and reduce defective parts, tool breakage, and machine downtime.
  • Communicate effectively with team members when there is room for improvement whether it be process or individual performance related.
  • Openly share constructive feedback and be willing to receive similar feedback.
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations.
  • Assist with the company’s compliance with State and Federal (ATF) regulations.
  • Ensure assigned work area and all equipment is treated with respect and well maintained.
  • Be empowered to directly influence your career progression with aid from management by setting personal and professional goals through the Cabot Gun Co. review process.

Competency – Qualifications and Skills:

  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with continual innovation and custom-tailored customer specifications.
  • Extremely high level of attention to detail.
  • Mechanical understanding of how parts/objects interface.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of a variety of machine operations and processes.
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints, use micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
  • Be an active team member, willing, and capable to assist in accomplishing a variety of tasks as needed while also sharing personal insight with the team.
  • Driven by the desire to become the best at what you do, is paramount.

 

Requirements and Desired Experience:

  • At least 1 year of CNC programming experience, Mastercam specifically preferred.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a CNC Machinist (setups, tool-setting, fixturing, offset adjustment, troubleshooting)
  • Preferred at least 3 years of experience in a production manufacturing environment.
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Pass a background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License.
  • Pass a drug screen and be able to work in a drug-free environment.
  • Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds unaided and be able to bend, crouch, and lift items throughout shift.

 

Benefits: 

  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
  • 5 hours of overtime on a typical work week, up to 10 with approval.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Flexible options with unpaid time off are available if scheduled in advance.
  • Cabot 401K with Company Profit-sharing contribution.
  • Healthcare Reimbursement.
  • Aflac Accident Insurance Provided
  • Bonus opportunities.
  • Product discounts and various company perks.

 

Expected hours of work:

  • This position will be 1st shift with flexible hours between 6am-5pm as the company evaluates business needs along with individual capabilities. Cabot Gun Co. reserves the right to assign any individual to the best suited shift.

Cabot Gun Company is an equal opportunity employer

Gunsmith Technicians - Fort Wayne, IN

We are recruiting a motivated individual to join our company as a Gunsmith. As part of our team, you will work with a small group of individuals dedicated to their craft and a small business just as dedicated to its employees.

This position is ideal for someone that is looking for an opportunity to join a recognized and growing company within the Firearms manufacturing industry, where you will have a direct impact on our ability to safely deliver exceptional quality products.

Apply for Gunsmith Position

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:

  • Assist Gunsmith Team and company to ensure compliance with all State and Federal (ATF) regulations
  • Work in a manner that always ensures safety
  • Hand assemble and customize pistols according to customer needs and specifications
  • Part preparation including removal of machining marks, finishing, fitting, testing, and blending with the use of hand tools and machines such as grinders
  • Metal polishing / hand polishing
  • Application of coatings and finishes
  • Clean, repair, fabricate and disassemble pistols
  • Assist in servicing of pistols including cleaning
  • Testing of Firearms
  • Report to production any issues detected that are attributed to the assembly process
  • Work efficiently with all departments to ensure production goals are met and customer orders are completed on time
  • Complete documentation in accordance with established procedures
  • Conduct as directed equipment maintenance, cleaning, facility maintenance and all other production tasks
  • Communicate effectively with team members when there is room for improvement whether it be process or individual performance related
  • Openly share constructive feedback and be willing to receive similar feedback
  • Be empowered to directly influence your career progression with aid from management by setting personal and professional goals through the Cabot Gun Co. review process
  • Follow established safety rules and regulations
  • Assist in ensuring the company maintain compliance with State and Federal (ATF) regulations
  • Ensure assigned work area and all equipment is treated with respect and well maintained

Requirements and Desired Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License
  • Pass background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License
  • Pass a drug screen and be able to work is a drug free environment
  • Must be able to lift up-to thirty pounds unaided and be able to bend, crouch, and lift items throughout shift
  • Knowledge of 1911 Pistols, operation and firearm safety
  • Gunsmithing Degree or schooling preferred
  • Experience in machining, engraving, CNC operations, etc. a plus
  • Metallurgy and woodworking knowledge a plus
  • Ability to work on lathe machine, milling machine and Bridgeport’s preferred

 

Benefits:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • 5 hours of overtime on a typical work week, up to 10 with approval
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Flexible options with unpaid time off available if scheduled in advance
  • Cabot 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
  • Roth 401(k)
  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Aflac Accident Insurance Provided
  • Multiple bonus opportunities
  • Product discount and various company perks

 

Expected hours of work:

  • This position will be a 45-hour a week position with the typical workweek being M-F within the operating hours between 6am-5pm established with your supervisor. Cabot Gun Co. reserves the right to assign any individual to the best suited shift.

NOW HIRING Parts Picker/Prep Job Opening - Fort Wayne, IN

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our company for a Parts Picker/ Prep position. As part of our team, you will work with a small group of individuals dedicated to their craft and a small business just as dedicated to its employees.

This role will primarily be responsible for picking and staging parts for production along with other production support tasks, including data entry. This position will work directly with and report to the Production Manager. This position is ideal for those who can showcase their initiative when opportunities to assist the team arise.  Someone that enjoys a certain level of autonomy in their duties while ensuring these responsibilities are completed efficiently will thrive in this position.

Apply for Parts Picker Position

Complete the following duties including but not limited to:

Parts Picking / Prep

  • Receiving all parts produced on the shop floor into their allocated inventory racks for the appropriate department.
  • Pull parts from inventory rack locations and stage kits onto specified department racks based on their electronic pick list and update order status based on items picked.
  • Deburr/Prep parts during the staging phase based on the production needs and training from the Production Manager.
  • Verify part numbers and counts monthly.
  • Assist with routine shop maintenance or tasks as needed.
  • Follow established safety policies, procedures, and regulations.

General Support

  • General office, administrative, and facility duties including stocking inventory, general cleaning, and light technical tasks.
  • Complete errands, such as picking up materials at local vendors, and using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
  • Electronic data entry following established procedures and training.
  • Assist in ensuring the company maintains compliance with State and Federal (ATF) regulations.

 

 

 

 

Requirements and Desired Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Pass background check, with no felony record, based on the requirement of the Federal Firearms License.
  • Pass a drug screen and be able to work in a drug-free environment.
  • Inventory control or parts picking experience is a big plus but not required.
  • Office experience is a plus but not required if capable of performing duties.
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds unaided and be able to bend, crouch, and lift items throughout shift.

Benefits and expected hours of work

  • Compensation commensurate with experience
  • 5 hours of overtime on a typical work week, up to 10 with approval
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid sick days
  • Flexible options with unpaid time off available if scheduled in advance
  • Cabot 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions
  • Roth 401(k)
  • Healthcare Reimbursement
  • Aflac Accident Insurance Provided
  • Multiple bonus opportunities
  • Product discount and various company perks

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