Location: Jacksonville,AR, USA
Sights Manufacturing Operator I
1st Shift Monday - Thursday
SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, air guns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has over 3,200 employees across twelve locations in three states and is a certified Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.
Position Summary:
Operate various stations within the Sights Line which produces assembled and packaged sights for firearm slides. Handle various materials and finished goods as part of assembly/packing and process them through the various stages of assembly and packing including visual quality inspection. This position reports up through the Production Lead positions and ultimately to the Production Manager.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Meet or exceed defined production performance standards.
* Retrieve necessary components and stage them at the appropriate loading stations.
* Effectively operate all stations within the Sights Assembly and Packaging Line.
* Be able to troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues at each station.
* Perform visual quality checks accordingly for each station of the Sights
* Assembly and Packaging Line.
* Report any potential quality issues to operation management.
* Perform specific shift tasks related to work area preparation and end of shift work area cleaning and organizing.
* The Sights Operator 2 will be cross-trained to perform duties in both loading and packaging functions.
* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required for specified activities
* Other duties may be assigned.
Education/Experience & Skills:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and understand verbal directions.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
* Work well in a fast paced changing environment.
* Must be able to operate all machinery within the Loading Assembly Line. Both initial and ongoing training will be provided for these operational functions.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
* Additionally, adherence to work schedules is critical in order to meet production targets.
Working Conditions:
* Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
* Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
* Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
* The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
* Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
* Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
* Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
* Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
* Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.
SIG SAUER, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.