Associate Production Custom Assembly Specialist I Cobra Golf

PUMA•Carlsbad, NM

1d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for acquiring and maintaining an understanding of all product offerings, reading and interpreting manufacturing orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions. The position requires maintaining an organized workstation in accordance with company safety, health, and environmental policies, and operating tools and equipment safely and efficiently. The Associate Production Custom Assembly Specialist I will participate in training, engage in cross-training for continuous development, manage inventory of assembly materials, and assist in validating new products and processes. The role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and may occasionally support cross-functional projects for other Cobra Puma Golf departments. Specific duties include measuring and adjusting club head loft and lie angles, operating specialized equipment, verifying club specifications, inspecting for defects, maintaining tight tolerances, retrieving and kitting manufacturing orders, labeling heads, shrink-wrapping, and performing rework as needed. In club assembly, the role involves safely assembling golf clubs according to specifications, performing various assembly tasks, measuring and verifying club specifications, identifying and reporting defects, and performing rework and repairs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
1+ year of manufacturing, assembly, production, or hands-on mechanical experience preferred.
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, build specifications, and standard operating procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform precise, repetitive tasks with accuracy.
Basic math skills, including measuring, counting, and working with fractions/decimals.
Demonstrated ability to have the dexterity to perform job functions to meet quality and production goals in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify defects, inconsistencies, and quality issues.
Dependable, reliable, and able to work effectively as an individual and in a team environment.
Able to work Monday-Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM. Should be available to work overtime, including Saturdays, as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with necessary support.
Ability to have enough strength to adjust loft and lie of a club head by 4° across a range of materials of construction.
Ability to work with and around solvents and use appropriate PPE which includes latex or latex alternative gloves.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Responsibilities

Acquire and maintain an understanding of all product offerings and be able to accurately differentiate products.
Read and interpret manufacturing orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and work instructions to accurately identify components, build specifications, and special instructions.
Maintain an organized workstation and ensure work is performed in accordance with company safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Operate tools, equipment, and measuring devices safely and efficiently and be able to identify when equipment is not functioning properly.
Participate in training activities and maintain proficiency with assembly techniques and quality requirements.
Engage in cross-training for continuous development to understand all assembly processes and to be able to support seasonal employees.
Manage inventory of assembly materials and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
Assist in validating new products, components, and assembly processes/procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Occasionally support cross-functional projects for other Cobra Puma Golf departments.
Measure and adjust club head loft and lie angles to meet customer and product specifications.
Operate loft and lie bending machines, gauges, and other specialized equipment safely and effectively.
Verify club specifications and inspect for cosmetic defects and structural integrity before and after adjustments to ensure compliance with Cobra quality standards.
Maintain tight tolerance and consistency across all product lines.
Accurately retrieve and kit manufacturing orders in accordance with product BOMs and specifications.
Read and interpret quality and process documents which include loft and lie charts for head specs, bending schedules, and pre-bend box configurations.
Properly label pre-sorted and adjusted heads with loft and lie labels.
Shrink-wrap heads, as needed.
Perform rework and corrective adjustments as needed to achieve required specifications.
Safely assemble golf clubs according to manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
Perform job functions in a team setting within a manufacturing environment. Job functions include cutting, tip prep, coupling adjustments, ferrule installation, swingweight, club assembly (gluing), ferrule buff, gripping, detailing, quality inspection, and packout.
Measure and verify club specifications which include length, loft, lie, swingweight, grip alignment, and shaft alignment.
Identify and report defects, damaged components, or specification discrepancies.
Perform rework and repairs, as needed.