Thread: Looking for machinist

I hope this is ok to poste here, i have been looking for a couple of months with no luck

I am looking for a full time machinist. Your job will involve machining rifle barrels to fit suppressors, manufacturing and designing of rifle suppressors and other various firearm parts.

Vast experience on manual lathes and milling machines is essential.

Experience on multiaxis cnc lathes would be very beneficial.


An eye for detail, this is very important.

Good communication skills as you will be in contact with customers

Good work ethics.

Job is in Hamilton.
If keen you can contact me at sales@dpt.co.nz

I'm about 20 yrs to old, and the Trons going to be a prob!

Originally Posted by Maca49

I'm about 20 yrs to old, and the Trons going to be a prob!

He also said good work ethics

I'm surprised you are still looking, you would think this would be a dream job for some people.

If you're ever interested in training someone up I'll be all over you like an uncomfortable rash. My lathe and mill skills are pretty basic, and my CNC skills are limited to operating and basic set up Learning Solidworks is certainly helping with designing my own suppressors though.

Dream job one day *sigh*

The problem is I dont have the time to train someone, so much work coming in the door I need help getting it all done.

Understandable. It's definitely a trade where experience counts for a lot.

If your candidate is unemployed, it is possible, just possible there's some funding support that whilst it doesn't help get the work out the door, it helps you justify the time you invest to bring them up to speed. The unemployed get a bad rap at times but there are some stars out there.

Originally Posted by Gibo

He also said good work ethics

Pot calling the kettle black huh!

Originally Posted by DPT

The problem is I dont have the time to train someone, so much work coming in the door I need help getting it all done.

You guys should meet?

Originally Posted by SiB

If your candidate is unemployed, it is possible, just possible there's some funding support that whilst it doesn't help get the work out the door, it helps you justify the time you invest to bring them up to speed. The unemployed get a bad rap at times but there are some stars out there.

Good point but there is no way I could do that as I just don't have the time.
I need someone that is years of experience, I did have a "qualified" gunsmith on trial, he only lasted 4 days after he marked a few barrels and damaged one.

Its got to be done right when working with peoples expensive toys.

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I'm surprised you are still looking, you would think this would be a dream job for some people.

I'm thinking young Toby. I know the man wants experience but this would be right up @Toby 's avenue. Living in Hamilton would also put him close to the source of the King of Beers as well.

Originally Posted by Maca49

I'm about 20 yrs to old, and the Trons going to be a prob!

You haven't been 20 years old for at least a couple of twenty years

Yr right Rushy and I don't work well with bosses, I even argue with myself!

Originally Posted by Rushy

I'm thinking young Toby. I know the man wants experience but this would be right up @Toby 's avenue. Living in Hamilton would also put him close to the source of the King of Beers as well.

Would be good if I had years of experince and was keen on threading barrels haha