Machine Operator / Pellet Charger - Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group•Anoka, MN

1d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Charger / Operator maintains productivity in support of the departmental production schedule while meeting established quality and safety standards. The position is divided between Pellet Charger duties and Operator duties. As a Pellet Charger, the employee accurately and promptly puts primer mix into primer cups or Rimfire shells to meet production schedules. As an Operator, the employee monitors the quality of the operation's output and makes adjustments to keep it within specification when those adjustments can be performed effectively and efficiently without assistance from an Adjuster or Maintenance Mechanic. The role is based at The Kinetic Group's Anoka location and reports to the Factory Operations Supervisor. Full-time openings may be available on either a 6 p.m.–6 a.m. shift or a 6 a.m.–6 p.m. shift, Friday through Sunday and every other Thursday. Training during the first 6–8 weeks will take place on a different shift. The position involves manufacturing-floor work, exposure to operational hazards, and compliance with company and federal safety regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
At least 1 year of on-the-job experience.
Manual dexterity to handle very small items.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to take direction from others.
Attention to detail to identify defects.
Communication skills to work effectively in a team and interact with internal customers, suppliers, other shift associates, and work teams.
Mental attentiveness to manipulate and visually inspect small parts and ensure safety.
Reading and basic math comprehension to interpret training guides, standard operating procedures, and quality information, and to complete production reports.
For Charger duties: normal color vision.
For Operator duties: normal color vision and normal depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Mechanical experience, demonstrated mechanical ability, or a strong desire to learn mechanical operations through on-the-job or other technical training.

Responsibilities

Select the proper powder type according to posted schedules.
Fill charging-plate holes accurately and timely to form primer pellets.
Transfer charge pellets from the charge plate to primer cups or Rimfire shells.
Inspect cups and shells before and after charging, removing defective items and items without pellets.
Keep the charge table and work area clean and orderly.
Observe applicable safety rules and report unsafe conditions or potential hazards to a supervisor.
Monitor the quality of the operation's output and make adjustments to keep it within specification when feasible without assistance from an Adjuster or Maintenance Mechanic.
Seek assistance from Adjusters or Maintenance Mechanics for advanced adjustments and participate in on-the-job training to improve mechanical skills.
Maintain productivity to support on-time delivery of products to internal or external customers.
Participate actively in the department's Natural Work Team process.
Monitor the work area for safety, keep it neat and orderly, follow established procedures, and promptly report hazards or safety issues.
Train employees with a variety of skill levels.
Adjust or operate machines if trained to do so.
Perform other duties as assigned.