Pre-Assembly Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Pre-Assembly Technician will be responsible for the hammering of the taper pins in the Front sight base along with the complete assembly of the AR -15 upper. The position will require a close working relationship with inventory to notify of any problems or defects in the materials while also working alongside drillers to ensure quality is being met; maintaining blemished uppers and small parts that make up the upper itself.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete assembly of AR-15s
• Hammer taper pins in front sight base
• Read product orders to ascertain proper upper and barrel.
• Ensures the proper upper and assembly parts are being used with each order. 
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain personal protective equipment.
• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read product orders and recognize the proper upper and barrel.
• Ability to properly use basic hand tools.
• Excellent communication and ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
• Patience, Persistence, and problem-solving skills are very important.
• Very high attention to detail
• Works in a timely fashion.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Ability to assemble and disassemble AR-15 upper preferred. 
• Manufacturing experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an operational manufacturing warehouse environment. Specific job assignments may require day, evening, weekend, or holiday hours. Overtime may be required to meet production needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, using hand and power tools, as well as handing paperwork. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly.

DIRECT REPORTS

Not Applicable.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.