Jacob McCarter
Rochester,IN
Summary
Precision-driven Gunsmith known for productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in firearm smoothness, repair, diagnosis, and customization with adept skills in metalworking, and ballistics; and introductory skills in machining and woodworking. Excel in problem-solving, communication, and time management to deliver high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head gunsmith
Lyntech engineering
Rochester, IN
04.2023 - 10.2026
- Built and repaired firearms components in Lyntech engineering workshop.
- Constructed rifles and polished components to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Inspected firearms for wear, safety, and function.
- Disassembled weapons for cleaning, fitting, and maintenance.
- Performed basic machining on mill, Swiss, and 5-axis equipment to create precise firearms components.
- Conducted business trips to teach firearm design principles and techniques at Spikes Tactical and Taylor & Company.
- Basic print design and modeling for firearms and components
Quality Control Manager
Lyntech engineering
Rochester, IN
08.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Control Manager (QCM) — Professional Experience
- Supervised quality control inspectors and oversaw inspection activities to ensure manufactured components consistently met customer requirements and engineering specifications.
- Performed dimensional and material inspections using precision measurement equipment, including micrometers, calipers, Keyence IM-500 series measurement systems, coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical comparators, and Rockwell hardness testing equipment.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to support dimensional inspection and product conformity.
- Developed and maintained inspection spreadsheets and measurement documentation to establish consistent inspection methods and enhance support for production operators.
- Identified and addressed nonconforming production, intervening promptly when operators produced parts outside specifications to maintain quality standards.
Education
Gunsmith - Gunsmith
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA 01.2016 - 02.2017
Skills
- Firearms assembly
- Precision machining
- GD&T interpretation
- CMM inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Dimensional inspection
- Process documentation
- Tool calibration
- Materials testing
- Detail orientation
- Problem solving
- Technical communication
- Team leadership
- Training delivery
- Gun cleaning
- Polishing metal surfaces
- Firearm repair
- Barrel installation
- Metalworking techniques
- Custom modifications
- Ballistics
- Safety procedures
- Trigger adjustments
- Sight alignment
- Stock fitting
- Finish application
- Hand tools proficiency
- Quality control management
- Heat treatment proficiency
- Damage repair expertise
- Adaptive problem solving
- Armor design mastery
- Blueprint interpretation
- Client consultation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Precision craftsmanship
- Continuous learning mindset
- Efficient assembly techniques
- Patience and perseverance
- Equipment monitoring
- Tolerance analysis
- Materials selection
- Material cutting
- Material handling equipment
- Field measurements
- Mechanical skills
- Active listening
- Team building
- Stainless steel and aluminum
- Brake press operation
- Safety protocols
- Grinding machine operation
- Multitasking
- Air equipment
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
- Patent holder
Certification
- Keyence 500 series certification
Timeline
Quality Control Manager
Lyntech engineering
08.2023 - 05.2024
Head gunsmith
Lyntech engineering
04.2023 - 10.2026
Gunsmith - Gunsmith
Penn Foster Career School
01.2016 - 02.2017