cnc operator

seasonal warehouse associate

operator

finisher

technician

SilencerCo, LLC

I got hired on and loved the job! I was very eager to learn and work my way around the departments. Unfortunately that happiness and excitement slowly drained away. Working in the machine shop was an amazing experience, I got to meet good people and learn a lot. After a couple months of great performance it was met with underwhelming support from management. I was told (by a manager who quit recently without notice) that SilencerCo doesn’t award raises for learning skills in the machine shop. I never got any appreciation for my work and my coworkers can all agree that they had the same experience. There is really something wrong with their management and their “HR” department. In most of the departments I worked in I felt as if the managers hated their jobs and had no prior experience in a management position. The HR department or as they like to call it, the culture department (because none of them had degrees in Human Resources or anything in the same field), never really listened to problems employees were having. All machine operators that worked there and have quit told Culture the same issues on why they were leaving and nothing changed. That is why I left. Going to work everyday and working under upper management who only care about their salary and not taking care of their employees became too much. This is a great company to get into and learn because they will hire literally anyone that submits an application. I hope SilencerCo changes for the better so that my old coworkers will get the pay and the recognition they deserve. 

The company is pretty great, so long as you're making an effort to be there and improve. If you make the effort to improve your skills and versatility as an operator, you'll not only be rewarded with higher pay, but you'll look much more appealing when you apply for more complex positions.

The time I spent at this company is cherished, I enjoyed working with my immediate Team Leads and coworkers, really great people who were fun to be around, though during my tenure at the company the day shift factory manager over the team leads had a tendency to apply rules inconsistently, favoring the day shift operators. I've heard rumor however that he has changed position within the company and that things have improved in that regard. 

Silencer Co has a great culture and often holds monthly barbeques during the shift to celebrate in the summer. Break room also has a custom pool table which I thought was pretty cool. Upper management seems ok, they're usually very understanding so long as you're trying and they aren't too disconnected from the operators working on the shop floor. 

Given the company's location in West Valley, car break-ins aren't uncommon. So either take your valuables with you into the shop, or make sure you lock your car if you're working night shift.

The Company gives pretty solid benefits and discounts on their products if you work for them.

I would recommend anyone with an interest in machining to apply here, It's a really good company to work for.

If you like firearms and wanna get your foot in the door for CNC experience, this is the perfect place for you. The company has made tons of changes the past 4 months, and has become a lot more accommodating to training/helping new hires on the shop floor, so if you're not familiar with machining or manufacturing as whole, you won't feel overwhelmed when starting. The coworkers I had on 2nd shift were phenomenal people to work with and were always happy to help each other out with anything that could come up, so matter what area you go to, you'll be very well supported. The leadership on 2nd shift actually cares about any concerns or issues you have, so if there's anything you need to bring up to any of them, they'll be very much willing to hear you out and take action for you if needed. The company still offers the free suppressor program once you finish your training period, so that's always fun to look forward to. They also offer free FFL transfers to employees, so any firearms you want to get can be shipped right to work without any extra fee. The hours are nice, and you will typically either get 3 or 4 days off every week depending on what shift you work.

Only complaint was that there would usually be some kind of friction being stirred from other shifts, but it's really no different than any place you'd work

This is my second stint in the SilencerCo Machine Shop, and they have made great strides to improve the management, planning, and workflow of the machine shop since I left in October of 2018. The workplace culture in the shop is very focused on learning the how and why of what you are machining, and there are more opportunities to learn and grow than were available in the past. 'Gun Culture' is a significant presence here, which I believe is overall a good thing for most of the employees (you don't work for a suppressor manufacturer without having some interest in them). The workplace is also much more diverse than in the past and in other shops I have seen. The people are by far the best part of working here, everyone is kind and polite and friendly with each other. There is currently ample opportunities for overtime but no mandatory overtime, which is good but for a workaholic like me it can make work life balance difficult. Obviously, there are frequent repetitive tasks that are necessary for the job and the workflow can be very fast paced if you are not used to a manufacturing environment. 

This is a good place to get your start in the CNC field. Many of the people on the floor are friendly, supportive, and willing to help if you’re new. The job itself provides solid hands-on experience and exposure to different machines, which can be valuable for growth.

That said, there are some challenges with management and accountability. Sometimes mistakes or incomplete work by certain employees go unaddressed, while similar mistakes by others are treated more harshly. Newer operators are often assigned to multiple machines before they’ve had the chance to fully build confidence on one, which can feel overwhelming. Instead of focusing on training and development, management can sometimes frame performance issues as personal shortcomings rather than training gaps.

Overall, it’s a good stepping stone into CNC work, but there’s room for improvement in consistency, training, and communication from leadership.

At Silencerco you find very often that no body has answers. Wether it is specifically about your job or even sometimes if the building is even going to be open the next day, you will find out that nobody knows what is going on. Management at Silencerco is much like the blind leading the blind, everyone knows management doesnt know what they are doing. Instead of finding more qualified people to run the company they hire their friends and family. Any office or management position that becomes available is immediately given to friends and family of managers without even being posted internally. There is no chance of advancement at this company unless you are drinking buddies or family members of certain people in management.

The people above anything else are why I work for this company. You will never find a group of people or company with this unique family feel. I have grown tremendously in my career over the last five years working here, given countless opportunities to learn and grow. 

SilencerCo offers very competitive benefits, expecially for their industry. They offer a full benefits package; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc. Plus you get to bring your dog to work which is pretty amazing! 

The industry has its ups and downs, but it's exciting to be a part of the growth and excitement that comes along with it. Best job I have ever had. I can actually say I look forward to coming to work every day.

SilencerCo started out as the best company I had ever worked for. I loved my job and I loved going to work I had good managers and the company made it fun to work there. Training was given freely to those that wanted to learn and become more valuable to the company. I was able to attend several training courses and was encouraged to continually learn on my own. Its too bad that multiple downsizing seems to take good people that work their way up in the company to make good money are usually the first to go. New management, and downsizing can cause stress and discomfort. I sure that SilencerCo will experience an increase in its market and will stabilize in its future.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nepotism and poor leadership. Don’t expect to grow or be seen and recognized.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Poor Leadership. Never being able to keep up with the workload due to being understaffed. Leaders will continue to pile on things and fault you when it inevitably becomes too much. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Dying culture. Most people are losing motivation and seeking opportunities elsewhere within machine shop 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long. 10 hour shift. 30 minute break and on your feet all day

Communication between management and their employees is severely lacking. Many of the decisions made are done so with emotion instead of logic. While marketing is excellent, little attention is given to educate, train, and maintain trusting relationships with the employees. Raises and promotions are virtually non-existent. Bills go unpaid for months and the "corporate culture" department is a joke (whatever you want to name it, it's still an HR department). Motivation comes in the form of letting everyone know that they can be replaced at any time for any reason.

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