Assembler - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group•Anoka, MN

8d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Federal Ammunition, part of The Kinetic Group, is hiring Assemblers for its Anoka location. Assemblers work safely, maintain quality standards, and meet or exceed production goals so customers receive quality products on time and at a competitive price. The position reports to the Factory Operations Supervisor. The role involves operating production machines, assembling and handling ammunition components and products, completing paperwork, packaging loaded rounds, and assisting with changeovers. Employees follow safety, environmental, hazardous-waste, quality, production, teamwork, continuous-improvement, and 5S procedures. The position requires working the assigned shift and overtime as needed. Shift Q runs 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and every other Thursday; training during the first few weeks may occur on another shift. Work takes place on a manufacturing floor, with possible exposure to noise, vibration, summer heat, moving objects, mechanical equipment hazards, and chemicals. Assignments may involve potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided. Compensation is $20.80 per hour plus applicable shift differential, with a first 90-day increase to $23.62 and additional performance-based increases every 90 days up to $26.49.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills and work ethic.
Ability to work effectively within a team of up to eight people.
Ability to work 12 hours on the assigned shift.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to learn to use computers and/or precision measuring devices within 30 days.
Ability to work independently without continual supervision.
Ability to stand and move for about 90% of the time; reach, handle, finger, and use manual dexterity to assemble and inspect; and occasionally lift, move, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds, including occasional unilateral lifting up to 20 pounds.
Near vision for detecting quality defects and far vision for operating a forklift or other mobile equipment; normal color vision and depth perception.
Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and crouch daily.
Mental attentiveness for safety and for manipulating and visually inspecting small parts.
Reading and basic math comprehension to interpret training guides, standard operating procedures, quality information, and production reports.
Interpersonal communication skills for problem-solving and effective teamwork.
Flexibility to move between jobs and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume manufacturing.
Two-year technical degree in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Operate production machines according to job breakdown tasks.
Assemble and handle ammunition components and products.
Complete paperwork.
Package loaded rounds.
Assist the team with changeovers.
Follow safety rules and procedures, keep the work area neat and orderly, report safety hazards or issues to leadership, and use the Safety Observation system.
Understand and follow environmental and hazardous-waste procedures.
Meet product quality requirements and procedures, and notify an adjuster or leadership about excessive defects.
Meet or exceed production goals to support on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
Work effectively as a team member.
Contribute continuous-improvement ideas through the Kaizen card process.
Work scheduled hours for the assigned shift and overtime as needed.
Follow 5S and cleanup protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.