Gun Stock Builder
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to follow shop safety standards and detailed instructions.
- Willingness to sign non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.
- A clean five-year driving record is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for up to 10 hours per day.
- Frequent use of hands and feet, with occasional climbing, reaching, stooping, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to lift and move more than 50 pounds.
- Required personal protective equipment must be worn in the work environment.
- Complete gunsmithing projects and firearm-related repairs.
- Assemble and paint custom firearm stocks with precision and consistency.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on machinery and shop equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop.
- Assemble small firearm components as part of final product builds.
- Follow detailed production procedures for hands-on stock building.
- Travel up to 10% as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Firearms safety knowledge and industry experience are preferred.
- Understanding of custom stock design and function.
- Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.
- Commitment to firearm and shop safety.
About the company
Kaspar Companies operates businesses that make equipment for truck owners, horse riders and shooting enthusiasts, alongside a precious metals dealer. Bedrock builds heavy-duty truck beds, Circle Brands makes saddles and riding gear, and the outdoor businesses produce rifles, rifle components and ammunition. Texas Precious Metals buys and sells gold and silver coins and bars for individual, wholesale and institutional customers, with its own mint, secure storage and fulfillment services. The group earns revenue from product sales, bullion transactions and related services through its operating businesses. Founded in 1898 from a wire-basket business, Kaspar Companies is headquartered in Shiner, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Shiner, TX
Founded
1898
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Leather apprentices start without experience: Circle-Y trains Yoakum hires under experienced artisans.
- AI engineers share in profits: the Shiner role lists profit sharing alongside its benefits.
- One leader rose from production: Bedrock president Greg Chumchal began in Kaspar Wire Works' paint shop.
What critics are saying
- Paint installation demands long weeks: Bedrock lists 60-70 hours, rotating 10 days working and two days off.
- Maintenance work involves travel: Kaspar Properties' Bryan technician listing requires up to 25%.
- AI support reaches beyond office hours: the Shiner engineering role includes possible emergency or update on-call coverage.
What makes Kaspar Companies unique
- Family ownership spans generations: the Kaspar family still owns and operates the group in its fifth generation.
- Bullion sales require stock: Texas Precious Metals says it sells only what it has on hand.
- Truck beds carry defined coverage: Bedrock backs them with a three-year, 36,000-mile comprehensive warranty.
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