Ammunition Manufacturing Machine Operator

Capstone Precision Group Career Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, V…

Company-funded HSA

Benefits start date: 1st of month

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

Capstone Precision Group is seeking a full-time Ammunition Loading Machine Operator for our Mesa, AZ facility. The role focuses on maintaining machine output, performing quality checks, and handling parts preparation and inspections.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic industrial maintenance knowledge, and the ability to read and follow safety rules, instructions, and procedures. Strong math skills and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic industrial maintenance knowledge; will be tested.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance sheets.
• Willingness to train and cross-train across departments.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and HESS policies.
• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Operate and maintain current machine output levels.
• Maintain extensive daily logs and performance charts.
• Identify incoming material and outgoing product.
• Use a scale and calipers accurately.
• Perform 5S; daily, weekly and monthly PMs on machines and repairs as needed.
• Work with supply chain to obtain needed parts and be a team player.

Skills

High School Diploma

Industrial maintenance knowledge

Read & interpret safety rules

Cross-department training

Experience with industrial machinery

Teamwork and independence

Education

GED

Job description

Capstone Precision Group manufactures the highest quality brands in consumer ammunition. We represent Berger, Lapua, SK, and VihtaVuori in the United States and distribute Berger to several other countries as well. As part of the Nammo group, we value quality and precision above all else. Our brands have been recognized throughout the world as the go-to choice for anyone who depends on the highest level of performance out of their ammunition and components, whether in a combat scenario, on a hunt, or at the target range.

CapstonePrecisionGroupisseekingafull-time AmmLoadingMachineOperator tobebasedin our Mesa, AZ facility.

JOB SUMMARY

The Operator position will be responsible for maintaining the machine output levels while performing quality checks.Thepositionresponsibilitiesconsistofmachineoperations,partspreparation,loading of components, parts inspections, maintenance, and quality inspections.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. FollowallsafetyandHESS policies.
2. 2. Mustbeabletoreadandfollowwrittenandverbal instructions.
3. 3. Musthavestrongworkingknowledgeofbasiccomputerprogramsanddataentry skills.
4. 4. Musthavestrongmathematicalskills(demonstrateat interview)
5. 5. Willbeexpectedtooperateandmaintaincurrentmachineoutput levels.
6. 6. Maintainextensivedailylogsandperformance charts.
7. 7. Accuratelyidentifyincomingmaterialandoutgoing product.
8. 8. Knowledgeofdefectsandabilitytoseethemforadjustingthemachineand troubleshooting
9. 9. Abilitytouseascaleandcalipersaccuratelyandcorrectly,(demonstrateat interview)
10. 10. Usingthe5SPrincipals,mustmaintainacleanandorganized department. Do daily, weekly, and monthly PMs on machines and repairs as needed.
11. 11. Beingabletoworkwithsupplychaintogetneededpartsaswellasbeingateam player.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Reasonableaccommodationsmaybemadetoenableindividualswithdisabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

1. 1. HighSchooldiplomaorGeneralEducationDiploma(GEDrequired)
2. 2. Musthavebasicindustrialmaintenanceknowledge(willbetestedat interview)
3. 3. Abilitytoaccuratelyreadandinterpretdocumentssuchassafetyrules,operatinginstructions, maintenance check sheets, and procedure manuals.
4. 4. Abilitytoworkwithandlearnfromcoworkersinalldepartmentsfortrainingandcrosstraining as required.
5. 5. Experiencerunningindustrialmachineryinafactorysettingisamust.Operatingammoloading equipment is preferred.
6. 6. Theabilitytoworkindependentlyorinagroupisnecessary.Managementexperienceisa plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. Mustbeabletolift50poundsfromfloorleveltochest height.
2. 2. Mustbeabletostandfor3-hour duration.
3. 3. Mustbeabletokneel,stoop,andbendcontinuouslythrougha3-hour duration.
4. 4. Mustbeabletoreachoutandoverequipmentforshortperiodsof time.
5. 5. Mustbeabletolifthandsaboveshoulderheightmultipletimesthroughoutthe10-hour shift.
6. 6. Mustbeabletopush,dump,andspreadmaterialatwaistheightmultipletimesthroughoutthe 10-hour shift.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounterswhileperformingtheessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Theworkisprimarilyperformedinatypicalproductionenvironment.Wearsafetyattireorprotective gear, may be exposed to distracting noise levels, may work within a few feet of other workers. For the most part ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical factory environment.

Overtimewillberequiredforthispositionattimesbasedonproduction needs.

Why Join Us?

• Four-day workweek (10-hour shifts)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA
• Company-funded HSA contributions for eligible expenses
• Benefits begin 1st of the month following hire
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match (eligible after 30 days)
• Generous PTO, holiday pay, and sick time
• Paid Christmas holiday shutdown