Blackout Defense is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Trigger Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role focuses on the assembly, inspection, tuning, and quality control of AR15 trigger systems and related firearm components.
The ideal candidate must have prior firearm experience through professional work, personal build experience, competition shooting, gunsmithing, or similar hands-on exposure. This is not an entry-level firearm role โ candidates must understand how an AR15 trigger should properly function and feel.
Responsibilities
- ย Assemble AR15 trigger systems and small firearm componentsย
- ย Assemble related parts including charging handles, selectors, and hardware assembliesย
- ย Inspect and verify fitment, tolerances, and function of componentsย
- ย Identify and troubleshoot trigger characteristics including:ย
- ย Creepย
- ย Pre-travelย
- ย Post-travelย
- ย Reset issuesย
- ย Inconsistent pull characteristicsย
- ย Identify manufacturing or assembly issues such as:ย
- ย Oversized or undersized bushingsย
- ย Tight or damaged threadsย
- ย Tolerance stacking issuesย
- ย Improper fitment or machining inconsistenciesย
- ย Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet company standardsย
- ย Maintain organized workstations and follow assembly proceduresย
- ย Assist with production workflow and continuous improvement effortsย
Qualifications
- ย Strong familiarity with AR15 platform firearmsย
- ย Hands-on experience with AR15 triggers and lower receiver componentsย
- ย Ability to identify proper trigger feel and diagnose functional issuesย
- ย Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detailย
- ย Comfortable working with small parts and precision assembliesย
- ย Ability to follow instructions and maintain consistency in assembly processesย
- ย Reliable, punctual, and team-orientedย
Preferred Experience
- ย Firearm manufacturing or gunsmithing experienceย
- ย Competitive shooting or extensive personal AR15 build experienceย
- ย Experience working with tolerances, fitment, and QC inspection processesย
- ย Familiarity with trigger tuning and diagnosticsย
Compensation & Benefits
- ย $20โ25/hr depending on experienceย
- ย Paid time offย
- ย Paid sick timeย
- ย Employee discountsย
- ย Industry pro discountsย
- ย Opportunity for advancementย
- ย Team-oriented work environment