Operations Engineer

Montana Silversmiths is looking for a technically skilled and hands‑on Operations Engineer to support the safety, manufacturing, and maintenance functions of our organization. This position plays a critical role in promoting a proactive safety culture, improving manufacturing processes, increasing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting long‑term operational stability.

The Operations Engineer will work closely with teams across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement, solve technical challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement practical engineering solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and creating safer and more efficient operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Operations Engineer

Montana Silversmiths | Columbus, Montana

Montana Silversmiths is looking for a technically skilled and hands‑on Operations Engineer to support the safety, manufacturing, and maintenance functions of our organization. This position plays a critical role in promoting a proactive safety culture, improving manufacturing processes, increasing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting long‑term operational stability.

The Operations Engineer will work closely with teams across the organization to identify opportunities for improvement, solve technical challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement practical engineering solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and creating safer and more efficient operations, we’d love to hear from you!

• Conduct regular facility inspections, risk assessments, and internal safety audits.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs, including new-hire onboarding and annual compliance refreshers.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, and workplace injuries to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Coordinate safety initiatives with department leaders and serve as a primary resource for safety concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and report safety performance metrics while continuously identifying opportunities to improve site safety.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.

• Design, evaluate, and implement manufacturing processes and workflows that improve consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to identify waste, streamline processes, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Support cross-functional teams with new product introductions, tooling updates, and equipment validations.
• Analyze production metrics and quality data to troubleshoot issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support training initiatives related to new equipment, processes, and production improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

• Provide hands‑on engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation‑related issues on production equipment.
• Assist with the development and execution of…