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60 Sig Sauer Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You

Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st 530-1345 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.

Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st 530-1345 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator I 3rd 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Machine Operator I 2nd Shift M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.

Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Machine Operator I 2nd Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.

Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.

Machine Operator I, Cerakote

Exeter, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

Machine Operator I, Cerakote 1st Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st 530-1345 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$17.25 - $20.75/hr

Machine Operator I 1st Shift SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive ...

CNC Machine Operator II

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive ...

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Exeter, NH · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive ...

CNC Machine Operator II

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator II 3rd shift 2130-545 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc . is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons ...

CNC Machine Operator Trainee

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive ...

CNC Machine Operator I

Exeter, NH · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator I 1st 530-1345 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

CNC Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator I 1st 530-1345 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and ...

CNC Machine Operator I

Rochester, NH · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator I 1st 500-1530 M-TH SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of ... Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the ...

CNC Machine Operator I

Exeter, NH · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator I 2nd 1330-2145 M-F SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of ... Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the ...

CNC Machine Operator I

Newington, NH · On-site

$21 - $28.50/hr

CNC Machine Operator I 2nd 1700-0330 M- TH SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations ...

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SIG SAUER Jobs Information

Do workers at Sig Sauer get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
37% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Does Sig Sauer pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Sig Sauer, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Sig Sauer affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Sig Sauer?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Sig Sauer worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do Sig Sauer workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Sig Sauer?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
88% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Sig Sauer managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

Do jobs at Sig Sauer spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
5% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and September 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Sig Sauer?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Sig Sauer feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Sig Sauer get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sig Sauer?

Some people feel stressed out here.
56% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Sig Sauer enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
83% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at Sig Sauer recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
73% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Sig Sauer?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Sig Sauer?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Sig Sauer’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Sig Sauer is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
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Infographic showing various Machine Operator job openings at Sig Sauer in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Machine Operator I

Machine Operator I

SIG Sauer

Rochester, NH • On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Sig Sauer rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

108th of 518 rated manufacturers


Job description

Machine Operator I
1st 530-1345 M-F
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,400 employees across sixteen U.S. locations in three states, and four additional global facilities. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com
Position Summary:
The Machine Operator I is an entry-level position and is intended for individuals who have limited manufacturing experience. The Machine Operator I handles the basic deburring, buffing, sanding, and tumble operations and works independently and in a team environment. They also complete tasks within Finishing, Engraving, Cerakote, Black Oxide, and MagCell. Overall daily responsibilities can include minor assembly, working with small hand tools, sand blasters, and tumblers to finish mechanical parts. The Machine Operator I also engraves serial numbers and other engravings on SIG SAUER firearms as required and/or requested by our customers using various laser cutting machines to meet defined output rates.
FLSA: Non-exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Use hard gauging to confirm proper characteristics as required.
  • Participate in assigned root cause analysis activities.
  • Bead and sand blast.
  • Run tumblers following established procedures.
  • Under supervision from leads, advanced operators, engineers, and supervisors use automated and manual equipment, chemicals to clean robots (acetone), strip coating (acetone and sand blast), run and mix the coating and painting booth, and dunking mag tubes in multiple chemical processes.
  • Use Standard Laser Engraver and Automated Laser Cells to engrave all non-serialized products.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement activities as needed.
  • Completes tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
  • Participate in 5S workplace organizational activities and maintain the area in good working order through sustainment activities.
  • Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
  • May be required to work in other functional areas and/or facilities depending on business needs.
  • May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts based on business needs.
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:
  • High school diploma or equivalent, related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to read and understand work instructions in English.
  • This entry-level position and is generally intended for individuals who have limited to some level of manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to perform at least 3 out of the 5 following tasks; Assembly (Mag Cell), Goff, tumble, bead blast and basic surface prep operations.
  • Basic math skills required.
  • Ability to read and follow through on all required paperwork including, but not limited to routers, work instructions, and control plans.
  • Basic knowledge of gauging.
  • Basic knowledge and ability to deburr.
  • Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately to others in English, both verbally and in written form.

Working Conditions:
  • Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
  • Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
  • Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
  • The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
  • Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
  • Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
  • Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
  • Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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