Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• 1+ years of on-the-job experience, with manufacturing experience preferred
• Manual dexterity to handle very small items
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to take direction from others
• Normal color vision
• Normal depth perception capability (for Operator role)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a productivity level that is in continuous support of the departmental production schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Select proper powder type according to posted schedules.
• Fill holes of charging plate both accurately and timely to form primer pellets.
• Transfer charge pellets from charge plate to primer cups or Rimfire shells.
• Inspect cups and shells before and after charging, removing defective cups and shells and those not containing pellets.
• Maintain the charge table and work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Observe all applicable safety rules and report unsafe conditions or potential safety hazards to supervisor.
• Conducts training of employees that have a variety of skill levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor the quality of the operation's output on an ongoing basis; make adjustments to keep the operation within specification, but only to the extent that it can be accomplished effectively and efficiently without the assistance of the Adjuster or Maintenance Mechanic.
• Seek assistance from the Adjuster or Maintenance Mechanics when attempting more advanced adjustments, but continue to work with them as a part of on-the-job training to enhance mechanical skills.
• Maintain a productivity level that will ensure on-time delivery of product to customer (inside or outside the company).
• Actively participate in the Natural Work Team process in department.
• Monitor work area to ensure that all safety precautions are being taken: make sure area is kept neat and orderly; follow all established safety rules and procedures; and report all safety hazards/issues or potential safety problems to supervisor immediately.
• Adjust or operate machines if trained to do so.

Benefits

• medical and dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• tuition reimbursement
• gear discounts