Water Spider/Production Material Handler

SilencerCo•Herriman, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Spider is a high-visibility, high-impact support role embedded within pistol and rifle manufacturing operations at Precision Arms Manufacturing, Inc. Operating across both firearm product lines, the Water Spider maintains continuous material flow to CNC machining cells, barrel finishing stations, receiver assembly lines, pistol slide and frame assembly areas, and rifle upper/lower assembly stations. By ensuring that every operator has the right components at the right time, the Water Spider eliminates line stoppages, reduces operator walk time, and drives measurable improvements in throughput and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). This role is a cornerstone of our lean manufacturing culture.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, production support, warehousing, or material handling
Ability to read and interpret work orders, router travelers, kanban cards, pick lists, and BOMs
Basic math skills and ability to perform accurate inventory counts
Strong sense of urgency, reliability, and attention to detail
Legally eligible to work in a federally licensed firearms manufacturing facility (see Compliance section)
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in a firearms manufacturing environment under 18 U.S.C. § 922 and applicable state law
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check consistent with ATF Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) requirements and company policy
Must adhere to all ATF regulations governing the manufacture, transfer, and handling of firearms and serialized components under the company's Type 07 FFL
Must maintain confidentiality regarding manufacturing processes, production specifications, serialization systems, and facility operations
Any disqualifying criminal history under the Gun Control Act will preclude employment in this role

Nice To Haves

Experience in firearms, defense, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, kanban/pull systems, or JIT material flow
Forklift or powered industrial truck (PIT) certification
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)
Knowledge of firearm components specific to semi-automatic pistols (frame, slide, barrel, trigger group) and semi-automatic/bolt-action rifles (upper, lower, BCG, barrel, stock/chassis)

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled kanban milk runs throughout pistol and rifle production cells, delivering components including frames, slides, barrels, trigger groups, bolt carrier groups, upper and lower receivers, handguards, buffer systems, stocks, and associated hardware
Replenish lineside supermarkets, flow racks, and point-of-use bins according to pull signals, min/max levels, or supervisor direction
Transport sub-assemblies between cells (e.g., machined pistol slides to finishing; finished lowers to upper assembly) on defined internal routes
Deliver packaging materials, labels, serialization documentation, and consumables to assembly and inspection stations
Handle serialized firearm components (frames, receivers) in strict compliance with ATF regulations, company SOPs, and chain-of-custody requirements - maintaining accurate records at every transfer point
Never commingle serialized pistol and rifle components; follow designated segregation and routing protocols for each product line
Immediately report and quarantine any serialized component with documentation discrepancies, damage, or traceability concerns to supervision and quality
Monitor lineside inventory levels in real time; proactively communicate impending shortages to material planners and supervisors before production impact occurs
Participate in daily, weekly, and periodic cycle counts; investigate and report count variances
Maintain accurate transaction records in the ERP/MRP system when scanning, receiving, or transferring components
Stage all required materials, tooling kits, fixtures, and work instructions in advance of scheduled product changeovers between pistol and rifle model runs
Remove outgoing run materials and return to proper storage locations during changeovers to maintain cell cleanliness and minimize next-run setup time
Maintain 5S standards across all material flow lanes, staging areas, supermarkets, and lineside locations on both pistol and rifle lines
Operate manual and powered material handling equipment (pallet jacks, hand trucks, tuggers, forklifts if certified) in compliance with OSHA standards and site safety policies
Keep aisles, lanes, and emergency egress paths clear at all times
Report near-misses, unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or nonconforming materials immediately