Loader (A Days)

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.•Houlton, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loader performs a variety of manual and machine-oriented duties associated with producing firearm components. The role involves routine production work on traditional or CNC equipment, handling and transporting materials and parts, loading machines, assembling components, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Employees must follow prescribed procedures, be flexible about assignments, and participate in training to advance their skills. The position involves 12-hour shifts on a rotating two-week schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Appropriate training and experience to fulfill requirements of the described work areas.
Ability to read, write, and interpret English.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating two-week schedule.
Ability to perform continuous standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing or pulling, and reaching.
Ability to perform occasional kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, and fine and gross upper-body motor movements.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; assisted lifting is available.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine production work on traditional or CNC equipment, including milling, drilling, cutoff, broaching, shaping, filing, and media-blasting.
Safely handle and transport materials, parts, finished goods, supplies, and tooling between departments.
Perform machine-loading and assembly tasks.
Keep work areas and equipment clean, safe, and orderly, including emptying and removing chips and maintaining segregated metal scrap.
Perform and inspect preventive maintenance.
Operate a forklift if certified.
Hand-count, sort, and box parts.
Use hand tools.
Perform other duties and related functions as directed by a supervisor.
Follow prescribed methods and procedures.
Work wherever needed to support organizational goals.
Participate in and complete training requirements to advance skills and proficiencies.