Part-Time Operator

CHECK-MATE INDUSTRIES INC•Thomasville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part-time/summer worker, you will be assigned to work rotationally floating in the Assembly/Resize, Fabrication, Finishing and other departments as assigned. Trainers will assist in the learning process.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old and/or enrolled in the Work Based Learning Program (Thomas County or Thomasville City Schools)
Fine motor dexterity skills required to maintain quality and productivity
Basic problem-solving and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills; Conflict resolution skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Able to multi-task, adaptable and an analytical thinker
Able to utilize Micrometers, gauges, and other hand-tools for measuring and inspecting
Able to read and following instructions outlined in production documents
Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, personnel policies, graphs and other production documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior leaders, departmental managers and directors.
Physical Demands - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and walk. Employees must be able to stand for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, reach overhead, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading computer screens and small print.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in a fast-paced industrial setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually loud. Hearing Protection is required.

Responsibilities

Assembles/Resizes parts, such as handles, blades, gears, or springs to assemble firearm magazines.
Resizes parts using gauges to analyze the different dimensions of the parts to meet customer specifications.
Positions parts together, following guides such as holes, edges, and prongs.
Inspects assembled parts for quality and accuracy.
Checks the Air Press Notcher to ensure that the machine is ready for use.
Checks the die to ensure that the correct tool matches the production run per customer requirements.
Ensures there is no debris in the Air Press Notcher by wiping or blowing it out with air hose to remove any metal, tabs and/or trash.
Lubricates the Air Press using a lubrication solution.
Welds or tack-welds overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheet metal assemblies, such as magazine tubes used for the firearm industry.
Operates welder (s) by placing the magazine tube inside of the welder.
Activates the welder by pressing the start button and monitoring the time to weld the part.
Interfaces with controls to start, stop and run equipment.
Ensures that water valves are turned on or off, as needed.
Verifies liquid levels within plating tanks.
Moves racks from one end of the line to the other.
Cleans racks between individual plating tanks.
Evaluates the quality of products being tumbled. Understands and can recognize acceptable quality standards.
Identifies if equipment is not operating properly by evaluating all contributing factors and determining the best path forward to keep the line running and minimizing the creating of reworked parts.
Loads the tumblers with magazine parts to meet specified run schedule.
Assists in cleaning the equipment.