Production Associate-DGM (2nd Shift)

About the role

Our holsters division is a premier designer and innovator of safety holsters and other duty gear, as well as a manufacturer of components and finished products for holsters and firearm accessories. As a Holster Molding Operator, you will perform repetitive operations to mass-produce products while maintaining target performance on key metrics: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned machine operations within established time standards and according to standardized procedures.
• Conduct required daily machine maintenance and annotate appropriate forms.
• Assist in developing standardized work instructions.
• Ensure quality defects are not passed on to following processes.
• Work at different work stations as production needs require.
• Work on line where tasks vary as different models of the same article move along the line.
• Verify work order to assembled parts and/or finished product.
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility.
• Help in keeping production area clean and organized.
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements.
• Train associates as required.
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product or unsafe equipment/work practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three (3) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must work well with others and have the ability to be a team member.
• Ability to accept direction from a peer.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Utilize hand and finger dexterity.

Benefits

Eligible employees are offered a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-paid disability.
• Wellness program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work-life balance with paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies).