Assembler I

Job Description

Job Description

  Assembler I - 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

1st - Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

2nd - Monday - Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am

Department:   Production  

Reports to: Production Supervisor 

About  Beretta  

Beretta is the world’s oldest continuously operating industrial dynasty, with documented origins dating back to 1526, when Mastro Bartolomeo Beretta sold 185 harquebus barrels to the Venice Arsenal. 16 Generations of the Beretta family have carried the brand forward, evolving it from artisanal barrel‑making into a globally recognized firearms manufacturer known for precision, craftsmanship, and technological advancement. Through centuries of growth, modernization, and strategic expansion, Beretta has become a leader in both the global sporting and defense markets. 

Joining Beretta means becoming part of a company with centuries of stability and craftsmanship, backed by a reputation for quality and innovation. Beretta USA offers a wide range of roles from manufacturing to engineering to corporate positions, and provides competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, a 401(k) plan, Beretta product discounts and so much more.

About the role

The Entry-Level Assembler plays an essential role in supporting Beretta U.S.A.’s manufacturing effectiveness, product quality, and operational reliability. By assembling components accurately and consistently, this position helps transform individual parts into dependable, finished products that meet the company’s rigorous performance and safety standards. The role supports the organization’s ability to meet customer demand by maintaining steady production output, preventing quality issues from moving downstream, and reducing costly rework or delays. Through attention to sequencing, verification of component fit and function, and identification of non‑conforming parts, Assemblers help protect brand integrity and uphold regulatory compliance. This role also supports continuous workflow across production, testing, and packaging functions, ensuring that manufacturing operations remain efficient, predictable, and aligned with business goals. As a foundational position, it strengthens the company’s production capacity while developing a skilled workforce through structured on‑the‑job training.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs assembly/subassembly of various firearm components, measuring performance against standard measurement.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of proper sequencing of tasks.
• Demonstrates an understanding of component interface relationships.
• Make quality assurance checks on work performed.
• Meets standard production requirements and records the number of parts completed daily.
• Picks up parts to be assembled from storage shelf.
• Cleans firearms after testing and prepares for packaging.
• Performs disassembly of non-conforming parts/subassemblies.
• Performs frequency defined inspections per procedure.
• Properly sequence job tasks and meet standard production requirements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Remain alert while performing repetitive tasks.
• Use a variety of hand tools and equipment in assembling and securing components.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education 

• No previous training required. On-the-job training is provided.

Physical Requirements 

The position requires the ability to stand for an entire shift, remain in the same position for extended periods, and work in a fast paced manufacturing environment with factory noise. Fine muscle coordination in the hands is needed. Employees must frequently perform wrist, hand, and arm movements, including grasping, pulling, pushing, demonstrate strong manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination, and maintain adequate visual acuity for assembling and inspecting small parts. The role also involves squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, moving objects short distances, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times.

Work Environment

Within the 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 and distribution operations. Employees may be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, humidity, odors, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:
Safety glasses with side shields 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.