Job DescriptionAt
Federal® our employees not only receive
Great Pay in a
Patriotic, Honest, Hardworking environment, we offer
Benefits Day 1, Alternating Work Week Schedules (3 days off / 4 days off) and an awesome
Employee Purchase Program across ALL our brands (CamelBak, Bushnell, Federal, Remington, Blackhawk, Camp Chef and many more)! We build the industry's widest variety of
ammunition and offer leading products for every facet of the shooting sports. As such, this role is critical in contributing to our success. Join our Anoka, MN team today! Mechanical Adjuster/Operators are responsible for adjusting, operating and repairing production machinery in the manufacture of ammunition. This includes operation of machinery as well as maintenance, repair, and adjustment of machinery, set-ups, and changeover procedures.
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Shift InformationOpenings on the following full-time shift:
- Q Shift : 7pm-7am Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and every other Thursday
- Training may be held on another shift
Pay Information:Start at
$23.20/hour plus applicable shift differential with the
first 90 day increase to $26.45 and additional increases every 90 days based on performance, up to
$33.72!Job duties include but are not limited to the following:- Monitor the quality of the operation's output on a regular basis; make adjustments necessary to keep the operation and product within specification.
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic maintenance activities to the point where maintenance cannot be accomplished effectively and efficiently without the assistance of the Maintenance Mechanic.
- During major repairs, overhauls, and set-ups, work with the maintenance mechanics and other trade specialists to assist and learn the more complicated mechanical processes.
- Maintain a productivity level that ensures on-time delivery of the product to internal or external customers.
- Participate actively in the Natural Work Team process in the 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.
Education and Experience Requirements- High School Diploma or GED
- 1+ years of on-the-job experience, with mechanical experience
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment or equivalent technical degree
- Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old; able to pass a background check and pre-employment physical & drug screen
Physical Requirements- Standing and moving about for 90% of the time.
- Reaching, handling and fingering to fill hoppers, add material and make adjustments/repairs.
- Occasional lifting, moving, pushing and pulling objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Near vision for making fine adjustments and detecting quality defects and far vision for operations of forklift or other mobile equipment.
- Must have normal color vision and normal depth perception capability.
- Occasional climbing (ladders to fill hoppers/line cross), stooping, bending, crouching and kneeling (making adjustments, checking quality, etc.).
Mental Requirements- High attentiveness for safety and detection of problems.
- Reading and math comprehension to understand and interpret quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.), and to complete production reporting.
- Interpersonal communication skills to problem-solve and to function effectively as part of a work team.
- Flexibility to move between jobs and to handle many tasks simultaneously.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled