Quality & Assembly Associate

C & S Machine & Manufacturing Corporation•La Grange, KY

7d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality & Assembly Associate floats between the Quality and Assembly departments and is responsible for assembling firearm components and systems with precision and attention to detail while maintaining quality standards. This seasonal position has the potential for long-term hire. The associate approves incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests. The role is on-site and follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. first-shift schedule. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience with complex assembling.
Speak, read, and write English fluently.
Successfully pass a drug screen.
Successfully pass a background check; must not be a Prohibited Person.
Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Solid written and verbal communication skills for communicating at all levels of the organization.
Ability to comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use company-provided technology and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
Understanding of the company Quality Policy and ISO 9001 fundamentals.
Ability to adhere to OSHA safety rules and regulations and work to deadlines.
Good organizational skills and precise attention to detail.
Ability to stand, walk, push, pull, climb stairs and ladders, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and safely lift 50 pounds.
Required visual abilities include basic color, peripheral, and depth perception; close vision of 20 inches or less; and distance vision of more than 20 feet. Near acuity and accommodation are needed to read machine dial gauges and blueprints and to perform visual inspection and use precision measuring instruments.
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes and hear surrounding alarms and sounds to avoid moving equipment in the shop.
Ability to work on-site and adhere to production schedules.

Responsibilities

Assemble firearm components and subassemblies using specialized equipment and tooling, following technical instructions, drawings, and schematics; perform changeovers promptly.
Inspect parts during and after assembly for defects, accuracy, and proper fitment.
Diagnose assembly issues and communicate observations to supervisors and the Quality department, including programming errors, damaged machinery, tooling, equipment or products, scrap trends, and other nonconformities; complete the appropriate records.
Follow established safety protocols.
Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, inspection results, and adjustments.
Operate and maintain assembly tools and machinery, ensure equipment is properly calibrated, and complete preventive maintenance procedures.
Monitor component and consumable inventory and communicate replenishment needs.
Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests; reject and return unacceptable materials.
Approve in-process production by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for rework, and confirming rework.
Approve finished products by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for rework, and confirming rework.
Complete related tasks as needed to support quality and organizational objectives.
Perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws.