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Gun Assembly Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Motor Assembler - 1st Shift

Radford, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform small precision assembly and assembly of large units as required. Fabricate or form parts ... booth, spray guns, and various hand tools. Job requires mixing of various bonding and paint ...

Motor Assembler - 1st Shift

Radford, VA

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform small precision assembly and assembly of large units as required. Fabricate or form parts ... booth, spray guns, and various hand tools. Job requires mixing of various bonding and paint ...

Assembler

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Laminating, fastening, and assembling products using: staple gun, nail gun, screw * Folding or ... Experience in miscellaneous assembly a plus * Ability to work a flexible schedule * Ability to ...

Assembler

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Laminating, fastening, and assembling products using: staple gun, nail gun, screw * Folding or ... Experience in miscellaneous assembly a plus * Ability to work a flexible schedule * Ability to ...

Assembler

Virginia Beach, VA

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Laminating, fastening, and assembling products using: staple gun, nail gun, screw * Folding or ... Experience in miscellaneous assembly a plus * Ability to work a flexible schedule * Ability to ...

Shipfitter

Newport News, VA

$18.75 - $25/hr

Layout and Assembly - Ability to layout and assemble structural pieces in accordance with ... Tools - Proficient in the use of vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns) *Tools are provided on ...

Marine Shipfitter

Newport News, VA

$45/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Laying out piece parts for fabrication and assembly * Assembling structural piece parts in accordance with specifications * Use vibratory tools, grinders and needle guns * Work packages and drawings ...

Ability to lay off piece parts for fabrication and assembly. Ability to assemble structural piece parts in accordance with specifications. Use vibratory tools (grinders and needle guns). Air Carbon ...

Production Associate I - Virginia

La Crosse, VA · On-site

$15/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

... assembly/production environment preferred. * Basic math skills with general knowledge of how to read a tape measure. * Able to stand for at least 8 hours a day. * Ability to use a drill or staple gun ...

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How much do gun assembly jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for gun assembly in Virginia is $16.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.04 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a gun assembler?

Gun assemblers are skilled workers who put together firearms or firearm components in manufacturing facilities. They read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and follow strict safety and quality guidelines to assemble guns to specification. Their work may include installing barrels, triggers, sights, and performing functional tests to ensure proper operation. Gun assemblers often work as part of a production team and may specialize in certain types of firearms or assembly processes.

What is the difference between Gun Assembly vs Gun Fitting?

AspectGun AssemblyGun Fitting
Required SkillsMechanical skills, attention to detail, knowledge of firearm componentsMechanical skills, precision, understanding of firearm ergonomics
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesGun shops, custom firearm workshops
CertificationsNone typically required, safety training preferredNone typically required, safety and firearm handling training
Industry UsageFirearm manufacturing, productionFirearm customization, personal fitting

Gun Assembly involves constructing firearms from parts on an assembly line, focusing on efficiency and standardization. Gun Fitting, on the other hand, customizes firearms to fit individual shooters, emphasizing precision and ergonomics. While both roles require mechanical skills and safety awareness, Gun Assembly is more production-oriented, whereas Gun Fitting is customer-focused and detail-oriented.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a gun assembler, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Gun Assembler, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with hand and power tools, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and quality control systems is important, and some employers may require certifications in manufacturing or firearms safety. Precision, patience, and teamwork are vital soft skills that help ensure accuracy and efficient workflow. These skills are crucial for producing safe, reliable firearms that meet strict industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What are some common challenges faced in a gun assembly role, and how can new employees overcome them?

In a gun assembly role, common challenges include maintaining strict attention to detail, adhering to safety protocols, and meeting production deadlines. New employees may find it challenging to quickly learn the technical aspects of assembling various firearm components while ensuring each unit passes quality inspections. To overcome these challenges, it is helpful to engage actively in training sessions, seek guidance from experienced team members, and consistently follow established procedures. Regular communication with supervisors and colleagues also helps ensure that any issues are addressed promptly, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.

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Infographic showing various Gun Assembly job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,438 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Motor Assembler - 1st Shift

Regal Rexnord

Radford, VA • On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago


Regal Rexnord rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.

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SUMMARY

The Motor Associate is responsible for one or more of the following duties in the assembly of motors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Motor Assembler: Assemble all types of motors by reading and interpreting specification sheets, assembly drawings, outline drawings, and hook-up drawings. Perform small precision assembly and assembly of large units as required. Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Mark serial identification and maintain traceability records. Use bill of material to pull correct parts for the assembly process.
  • Motor Tester: Perform all required mechanical and electrical tests per IM, Test Procedure, and Motor Test Procedure. Abide by all safety regulations in testing procedures. Operate all test equipment including Goldline auto tester, MATS test station, and back drive station. Complete proper Quality Systems Procedure test data sheet. Ensure motors meet all test requirements.
  • Spray Painter: Cleans parts to be painted such as motor assemblies, generators, housings, end bells, and related to ascertain that all parts are free of dirt, grease, oil, and film. Mask all areas to be left unpainted using correct procedure; some methods being masking tape, masking plugs or shield masking. Mix epoxy, lacquer, enamel using proper thinners and reducers. Use correct mist spray for proper coverage and minimum overspray. Be familiar with procedures for degreasing and cleaning which may or may not require painting such as in the case of re-work or customer returned parts or motors. Change filters in spray booths as required to control emission of overspray. Maintain current paint inventory.
  • Winder: Gather correct wire per winding data sheet. Maintain wire, lam and insulator inventory using Kanban. Insulate lamination stack, load parts, and run corresponding programs in winding machine. Unload parts and perform resistance, and other specified tests to determine if armature is ready for next process. May perform fixture changes and/or adjustments to machine parameters such as speed and wire tension if required per job instructions. May also perform other armature manufacturing processes such as crimping, soldering, varnishing, pressing as required. Runs machine wind in a high volume/low mix products.
  • Machine Winder: Gather correct wire per winding data sheet. Set-up winding machine to perform the winding of stator. Perform the resistance test in order to determine if stator is ready for connect. For Brushless units, units may be machine or hand wound. May also perform a crimping operation, sensor setting, sensor assembly, varnish, polish and coat, press and armature inspection. Various types of stators, such as Goldline and XT, will be wound. Maintain wire and/or lam inventory thru the use of a Kanban.
  • Encapsulation: Duties include one or more of the following areas: skewing and motor encapsulation; and varnish (dip and bake); sub assembly of motor components, patch, press windings, pre-test armatures, and cleaning (after encapsulation and varnish). These operations will be performed per established procedures and router instructions.
  • Rotor Assembler: Assemble all rotors by reading and interpreting blueprints and checking dimensions with appropriate measuring tooling. Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Pull correct parts and maintain control of inventory. Will include turning and balancing.
  • Core Processing: Duties include bonding and stacking laminations, sandblasting and deburring cores, fluidize bed coating, and spray painting of cores. In preparation and performance of job requirements it is necessary to use, read and interpret drawings, shop travelers, calipers and micrometers, as well as applicable gauges and fixtures, paint booth, sandblast, file, sander, ovens, and buffer. Must have training for packing RCRA Hazardous Waste in DOT approved containers prior to shipment. OSHA/EPA/DOT training regarding the Hazardous Materials Building.
  • Magnet Processing: Perform all necessary operation for the mechanical and electrical strength characteristics of yoke-ring sub-assemblies. The operations consist of cleaning and deburring, bonding, banding, balancing, and spray painting of field assemblies. Shop travelers and prescribed procedures must be followed. Use of calipers, micrometers, and applicable gauges and fixtures. Various operations performed using pressure washer, vibratory finishing equipment, sandblaster, ovens, clean cabinets, balancers, banding machines paint booth, spray guns, and various hand tools. Job requires mixing of various bonding and paint materials. Must be trained in packing RCRA Hazardous Waste in DOT approved containers prior to shipment. OSHA/EPA/DOT training regarding the Hazardous Materials Building.
  • Lams and Commutator Bar Processing: Perform operations to complete all laminations, end insulators and commutator bars beginning with purchased bar blanks or raw material. Responsibilities also include insulation of cores which require a powder coating operation, wave solder, tumble debur, powder coating insulation and lamination and commutator bar inspection.
  • Undercut/Debur: Perform a variety of duties involving hand and machine operations to prepare parts and sub-assemblies. Work from drawings, operation sheets, and prescribed published procedures to perform hand deburring using visual aids and tools prescribed. Select and mount fixtures and accessories to small lathes and milling machines to undercut commutator slots after machining.
  • Commutation Devices: Refer to drawings and operation sheets to assemble brush spring segments. Use micrometer to determine material is correct width and thickness. Spot weld clips to spring; clean and remove burrs. Spot weld terminals to spring as required. Solder brush block to clip; clean and remove excess solder from brush and spring assembly. Inspect, sandblast or vapor hone when necessary. Position and solder lead wire to springs for molded rings. Sub assembly operation will require use of micrometers, venier calipers, punch press, forming press, spot welding machine, resistance soldering machine, vapor hone machine, soldering irons, microscope, magnifying glass, solder & tweezers. Perform sensor setting, heat treat, inspection of solder joints, deflash operation, transfer mold

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Relationships: Coordinate with other associates within cell and supervisor. Some positions include handing off completed work to next cell in assembly process.

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing and managing files and records.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and basic knowledge of arithmetic.
  • Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods.
  • Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks without supervision.
  • Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Physical Demand and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
  • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Paid Leaves
  • Tuition Assistance

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.


The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.


Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans/individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.


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Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.


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