Production Associate/Machine Operator

Job Title: Production Associate/Machine Operator- Working 7am to 3:30pm Monday-Friday

General Definition: Operates and performs mechanical adjustments and repairs to production equipment used in the manufacture of ammunition components.

Duties:

Pulldown

• Operate case tumble to rumble cases.
• Operate pulldown machines.
• Perform limited tool setter duties on pulldown equipment.
• Complete all associated paperwork.
• Unload trailers of pulldown from buildings.
• Perform all forklift duties in pulldown.
• Prepare materials for pickup and storage.
• Label all hazardous waste can and drums and dispose of empty drums.
• Manage propellant powder
• Manually pack ammunition into containers. Move materials, supplies, ammunition components, finished ammunition, etc. by hand truck to and/or from assigned area.
• May operate electric lift/cart and push two-wheeled dolly to load and unload materials.
• Visually inspect and/or pack components in accordance to military and commercial packing configurations.
• Perform weekly machine power press check and safety shower and eye lavage checks.
• Complete daily machine logs and production paperwork.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Must comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Must comply with all written procedures.
• Must be able to obtain license to operate a forklift.
• Must be capable of repeatedly lifting and/or moving containers (ammo cans, propellant drums, stockpots, etc.) more than 35 lbs. Good general health is needed for the extensive walking, bending, lifting and climbing required to perform the job.
• Must have general computer knowledge, and can interpret, analyze and interact with computer-generated information.
• Must have working knowledge of mechanical repair work.

Physical Requirements:

Major

• Climbing stairs and into a truck.
• Turning/twisting and bending at the waist.
• Pushing up to 100 lbs.
• Eye-hand and foot-hand-eye coordination.
• Ordinary communication and hearing.
• Acuity (near and far) depth perception, color vision and field of vision

Moderate

• Standing and walking.
• Lifting and carrying 35-50 lbs.
• Balancing
• Kneeling and crouching
• Fingering, feeling and throwing.
• Communicating and hearing using a radio.

Minor

• Climbing ladders, stairs and balancing.
• Kneeling, crouching and crawling.

Environmental Exposure:

Major

• Noise exposure
• Dirt
• Use of protective clothing and personal devices.

Moderate

• Working outside and inside
• Constant cold, heat and changing temperatures.
• Fumes, odors and dusts.
• Humidity
• Noise level
• Unavoidable mechanical and moving object hazards
• Oil/grease

Minor

• Mists
• Unavoidable electrical, burn, height and cramped quarters hazards.
• Gases, ventilation and lighting.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20