Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (3-11pm) - Now Hiring

Peterson Cartridge Company has an opening for a production line operator. You will be working in a clean, well-lit factory located in Cranberry Township, just north of Pittsburgh, PA. We produce match-grade, precision rifle casings to the highest quality standards for competitive shooting, hunting, and military use. For more information, please browse our website www.petersoncartridge.com

We are looking to hire a production worker to run our state-of-the-art, lean manufacturing equipment. Great benefits, 80 hours vacation, and 48 personal hours. A background with Manufacturing, Quality Control, calipers, micrometers, optics is a huge plus!

Job Responsibilities

Production line operation, making precision rifle casings.
Adhering to safety and environmental rules
Drawing metal into shapes and diameters
Reading and interpreting plant procedures and work instructions
Performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs
Performing general housekeeping
Feeding and / or placing raw material into equipment for processing
Handling materials, and cargo
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs repetitively, including over your head up to 6' 7" high.
Measuring dimensions of work-in-process and finished goods
Ensuring conformance to specifications

Qualifications

1 year Manufacturing experience.
No conviction record, PFA order against them, or anything else that would prevent them from purchasing or owning a firearm.
Able to pass a background check & drug test (including marijuana per federal regulations).
High attention-to-detail; high conscientiousness

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Performance Bonus, Life Insurance, 401K, Parental Paid Leave, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K Match, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

Since 2014, Peterson Cartridge has manufactured high-quality, precision rifle casings in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. As a family-owned American company, we are built on a commitment to precision, consistency, and craftsmanship in everything we do. Our work is rooted in a deep respect for the outdoors, the traditions of hunting, and the responsibility that comes with supporting those experiences. We take pride in producing match-grade brass known for its reliability and performance—products that serious long-range shooters depend on for sub-MOA accuracy. That same focus on discipline, continuous improvement, and pride in one’s work carries through to our team, where every role contributes to a product our customers trust in meaningful moments.

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Background check
• Drug screening
• Able to comfortably lift 40 lbs