Assembler - Federal Ammunition

Federal Ammunition Assembler

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Federal Ammunition is seeking Assemblers who will work safely and maintain all quality standards while achieving production levels at or above the posted goal; thereby ensuring customers receive quality products when they want them at a competitive price.

This position reports to the Factory Operations Supervisor and is based out of our Anoka Location.

Shift Information:

• Shift Q: 7pm-7am, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and every other Thursday
• (Training the first few weeks may be on another shift)

Compensation: $20.80/hour plus applicable shift differential with first 90 day increase to $23.62 and additional increases every 90 days based on performance, up to $26.49

What You'll Do:

• Operate production machines according to job break down tasks.
• Assemble and handle ammunition components and products.
• Fill out paperwork.
• Package loaded rounds.
• Assist team with changeovers.
• Safety - Follow all rules and procedures; keep area neat and orderly; report all existing or potential safety hazards/issues to leadership immediately. Utilize Safety Observation system.
• Environmental/hazardous waste - Understand and follow all procedures.
• Quality - Understand all product quality requirements and procedures, insure they are met. Notify adjuster or leadership of excessive defective levels. Understand how defects can impact final customers including Law Enforcement and Military.
• Production/Delivery - Achieve or exceed the posted production goals to ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Teamwork - Be an effective team member.
• Continuous Improvement - Contribute your ideas through the Kaizen card process.
• Work the hours scheduled for the assigned shift plus overtime as needed.
• Follow 5S and clean up protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience You Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Must have demonstrated strong organizational skills and strong work ethic.
• Must be able to work effectively within a team of up to 8 people.
• Must be able to work 12 hours on assigned shift.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to learn to use computers and/or precision measuring devices within 30 days.
• Ability to work independently without continual supervision.

You Might Have:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (high volume preferred.)
• Two-year Technical Degree in Manufacturing.

Physical Requirements: Standing and moving for about 90% of the time. Reaching, handling, fingering and manual dexterity to assemble and inspect. Occasional lifting, moving, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional unilateral lifting up to 20 pounds. Near vision for detecting quality defects and far vision for operations of forklift or other mobile equipment. Must have normal color vision and normal depth perception capability. Climbing, stooping, bending, and crouching on a daily basis.

Mental Requirements: High level of mental attentiveness for safety and to manipulate and visually inspect small parts. Reading and basic math comprehension to understand and interpret training guides, standard operating procedures and quality information (charts, graphs, etc.) and to complete production reports. Interpersonal communication skills to facilitate problem-solving and to function effectively as part of a work team. Flexibility to move between jobs and to handle many tasks simultaneously.

Equipment Used: Operation of hand tools, forklift and other mobile equipment.

Working Environment: Manufacturing floor environment is subject to exposure to noise, vibration, summer heat, moving objects and mechanical equipment hazards. Exposure to a wide variety of chemicals possible depending on assigned area. Work is often done with and around others as part of work teams and back-up from co-workers or supervisor is generally available.

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Pay Range: $20.19 - $25.72

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled