Direct Labor - Production Associate-DGM Assembly

OVERVIEW

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. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Holster Assembler to join our team. A holster assembler performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products. Safariland holster assmbler associates work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI's: discrepancies, accidents, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place parts in specified relationship to each other
• Clip or otherwise fasten parts together
• Work at different work stations as production needs require
• Assemble products for stock as needed
• Assist in Quality Control in production
• Work on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product.
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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)
• No college degree is required for this position but would be helpful in the advancement opportunity
• 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 to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• 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.