Ammunition Manufacturing Machine Operator

Hirebridge; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA contributions

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Capstone Precision Group is hiring a full-time Ammunition Loading Machine Operator for our Mesa, AZ facility. You will perform machine operations, parts preparation, loading of components, and quality inspections to maintain output levels and ensure product quality.

The role requires reading and following instructions, strong math and data-entry skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. We value safety, teamwork, and daily process improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have basic industrial maintenance knowledge and will be tested at interview.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance check sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Experience running industrial machinery in a factory setting; operating ammo loading equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently or in a group; management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety and HES 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; troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized department using 5S principles.
• Coordinate with supply chain to obtain needed parts; be a team player.

Skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Math skills

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Scale

Industrial machinery

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-timeAmmLoadingMachineOperatortobebasedin our Mesa, AZ facility.

JOB SUMMARY

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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• FollowallsafetyandHESSpolicies.
• Mustbeabletoreadandfollowwrittenandverbalinstructions.
• Musthavestrongworkingknowledgeofbasiccomputerprogramsanddataentryskills.
• Musthavestrongmathematicalskills(demonstrateatinterview).
• Willbeexpectedtooperateandmaintaincurrentmachineoutputlevels.
• Maintainextensivedailylogsandperformancecharts.
• Accuratelyidentifyincomingmaterialandoutgoingproduct.
• Knowledgeofdefectsandabilitytoseethemforadjustingthemachineandtroubleshooting
• Abilitytouseascaleandcalipersaccuratelyandcorrectly,(demonstrateatinterview)
• Usingthe5SPrincipals,mustmaintainacleanandorganized department. Do daily, weekly, and monthly PMs on machines and repairs as needed.
• 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.

• HighSchooldiplomaorGeneralEducationDiploma(GED)required
• Musthavebasicindustrialmaintenanceknowledgewillbetestedatinterview
• Abilitytoaccuratelyreadandinterpretdocumentssuchassafetyrules,operatinginstructions, maintenance check sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Abilitytoworkwithandlearnfromcoworkersinalldepartmentsfortrainingandcrosstraining as required.
• Experiencerunningindustrialmachineryinafactorysettingisamust.Operatingammoloading equipment is preferred.
• Theabilitytoworkindependentlyorinagroupisnecessary.Managementexperienceisaplus.

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.

• Mustbeabletolift50poundsfromfloorleveltochestheight.
• Mustbeabletostandfor3-hourduration.
• Mustbeabletokneel,stoop,andbendcontinuouslythrougha3-hourduration.
• Mustbeabletoreachoutandoverequipmentforshortperiodsoftime.
• Mustbeabletolifthandsaboveshoulderheightmultipletimesthroughoutthe10-hourshift.
• Mustbeabletopush,dump,andspreadmaterialatwaistheightmultipletimesthroughoutthe 10-hour shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

Overtimewillberequiredforthispositionattimesbasedonproductionneeds.

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