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American Outdoor Brands Corporation

Assembly Team

American Outdoor Brands Corporation, Springfield, Massachusetts, us, 01119


Work as a member of an assembly team, performing a sequence of operations to ensure that quality firearms are produced and meet customer demand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assembling various subcomponents used in firing mechanisms and firearm accessories

Utilizing small machines and hand tools to accomplish tasks

Performing quality checks using hard gages, comparators, and other specialized equipment

Monitoring gage calibration

Performing each assembly process to Takt time following a standardized process

Identifying and disposing of non-conforming parts in an appropriate manner

Performing routine line/range repairs that may include firearm disassembly and/or replacing suspect parts using a standardized process

Maintaining single-piece flow

Maintaining a clean work space

Following Lean initiatives and participating in continuous improvement activities

Performing serial number audits/counts as required

Delivering firearm components to point of use following a standardized procedure

Using a pallet jack to move material within/between departments if needed

Cleaning, wrapping, and packaging firearms in compliance with all ATF regulations

Completing paperwork to track business metrics

Cleaning, organizing, mopping, and sweeping work area as needed

Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required.

Education and Experience:

High School/GED and/or prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

Competencies and Skills:

Must have working command of the English language

Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language

Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)

Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity is required to perform job tasks

Capable of squatting, standing in place, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 30 lbs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to stand for the entire 8 hour shift

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor.

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised:

10/11/21

Work as a member of an assembly team, performing a sequence of operations to ensure that quality firearms are produced and meet customer demand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assembling various subcomponents used in firing mechanisms and firearm accessories

Utilizing small machines and hand tools to accomplish tasks

Performing quality checks using hard gages, comparators, and other specialized equipment

Monitoring gage calibration

Performing each assembly process to Takt time following a standardized process

Identifying and disposing of non-conforming parts in an appropriate manner

Performing routine line/range repairs that may include firearm disassembly and/or replacing suspect parts using a standardized process

Maintaining single-piece flow

Maintaining a clean work space

Following Lean initiatives and participating in continuous improvement activities

Performing serial number audits/counts as required

Delivering firearm components to point of use following a standardized procedure

Using a pallet jack to move material within/between departments if needed

Cleaning, wrapping, and packaging firearms in compliance with all ATF regulations

Completing paperwork to track business metrics

Cleaning, organizing, mopping, and sweeping work area as needed

Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required.

Education and Experience:

High School/GED and/or prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred

Competencies and Skills:

Must have working command of the English language

Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language

Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)

Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

Manual dexterity is required to perform job tasks

Capable of squatting, standing in place, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting 30 lbs.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to stand for the entire 8 hour shift

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor.

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised:

10/11/21

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