Assembly/Packer

About the Role

The Assembler/Packer is responsible for all aspects of assembly, packing, and inspection of magazines for firearms. This role requires safely and efficiently executing assigned work in a timely manner while meeting quality standards and productivity goals. Employees are expected to promote and conform to the company’s regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles parts, such as handles, blades, gears, or springs, to assemble firearm magazines.
• Positions parts together, following guides such as holes, edges, and prongs.
• Rivets, bolts, or screws parts together, using a hammer, riveting machine, wrench, or pneumatic screwdriver.
• Inspects assembled parts for quality and accuracy.
• Tests, calibrates, and fits parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary.
• May drill, ream, or tap holes in parts using a drill press.
• Maintains a high level of safety in and around the assembly area.
• May use clamps, pneumatic or screw presses, and other work aids to hold parts during assembly.
• Packs assembled parts, preparing them for shipment.
• Ensures all documentation is correct, including quantities and other records.
• Maintains the assembly work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Reports defective parts or questionable conditions to the line lead or department supervisor.
• Maintains knowledge of QC requirements and procedures to ensure proper disposition of nonconforming parts.
• Communicates with line leads and assemblers at shift change to exchange relevant information.
• Supports all LEAN activities in the assembly area, especially sustainable execution and implementation of 7S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement based on KAIZEN principles.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing experience and/or small part assembly.
• Fine motor dexterity skills to maintain quality and productivity.
• Basic problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to multitask, adapt, and think analytically.
• Able to utilize micrometers, gauges, and other hand tools for measuring and inspecting.
• Able to read and follow instructions outlined in production documents.

Skills

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflow processes and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; uses customer feedback for improvements.
• Leadership: Inspires respect and trust; provides vision to peers and subordinates.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness; monitors own processes to ensure quality.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; explains reasoning for decisions.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures high quality of work and productivity; thorough.

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 include close vision, color vision, reading a computer screen, and small print.

Work Environment

The work environment is a fast-paced industrial setting. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is usually loud, and hearing protection is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.