ARC Plant Technician Operator- 12hr Night shift, Level 4

Remington Arms; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 37,663 - 45,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Remington Arms in Lonoke, Arkansas, seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventive, routine, and minor maintenance in hazardous waste disposal areas and lead shot production. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience with similar manufacturing equipment. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and effective communication within the team.

The position offers a competitive pay range of $27.34 – $33.16 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must complete Hazardous Waste Management training within six months.
• 1+ year experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot and carry out light maintenance on malfunctioning machines.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety and quality standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Forklifts

Acetylene torches

Job description

Job Description

The individual is responsible for performing preventive, routine, and minor maintenance in the lead area and the Hazardous Waste Disposal area. They will operate production equipment related to remelting lead, producing lead shot, incinerating hazardous waste, and recycling materials, including but not limited to Bleimeister, El Dorado, and CCU. The individual will also carry out changeovers on production machines and related support equipment as needed and in a timely manner. Additionally, the individual must maintain productivity levels to meet all established goals in the Lead and Hazardous Waste Disposal areas while adhering to all quality standards. They are required to follow both oral and written instructions, wear the necessary protective equipment, and comply with all plant safety rules and regulations. The individual is expected to support the facility's mission, meet assigned goals, and adhere to the plant's safety and ISO objectives and directives.

This position reports to Chris Veath, the Maintenance Manager, based at our Lonoke facility.

Key Duties

• Always work in a safe and orderly manner.
• Follow plant, department, and area rules and regulations and actively encourage fellow team members to do the same.
• Obtain, maintain, and wear or use all necessary safety equipment as instructed by work guidelines and the area supervisor.
• Attend shift, department, and plant meetings promptly as directed by the supervisor.
• Perform changeovers on machines and related support equipment promptly as instructed by the area supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and carry out light maintenance on malfunctioning machines.
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery and associated support equipment on a scheduled basis or as needed.
• Assist Project, Process, and R&D Engineers in developing and troubleshooting new and revised products and processes as required.
• Serve as a mentor to Technicians in training to ensure process integrity and that best practices are being followed.
• Operate hand tools, acetylene torches, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Complete Hazardous Waste Management training within six months of starting the job and annually thereafter.
• All employees handling hazardous waste must work under the direct supervision of a supervisor or another trained employee until they have completed their Hazardous Waste Management training.
• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or recognized equivalent and 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of one year of verifiable experience with the same or similar manufacturing equipment and tasks as those in place in the assigned work area(s).
• High attentiveness for safety and detection of problems.
• Reading and math comprehension to understand and interpret quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.) and to complete production reporting.
• Interpersonal communication skills to problem‑solve and to function effectively as part of a work team.
• Flexibility to move between jobs and to handle many tasks simultaneously.
• Must pass the company’s standard mechanical aptitude evaluation for Mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to work with numbers and carry out quick calculations.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with co‑workers.
• Above average housekeeping skills (cleanliness of work area).
• Excellent safety record and demonstrated a bove average safe work habits.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Must possess basic computer skills sufficient to navigate menus and fill in basic forms, open and print, and edit documents.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language sufficient to perform the following:
  • Communicate effectively with other team members and supervisors.
  • Read and comprehend process instructions.
  • Record pertinent process information as required.

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

Hourly Rate: $27.34 – $33.16. 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.

Benefits

• Medical and dental
• Vision
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gear discounts
• The ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Remington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: EEO Poster. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Remington and its affiliates will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Legal and Regulatory Statements

Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Additional Information

“Working Together to Make it Better” is the phrase we use to highlight the importance of a team environment. We value and entrust every one of our members to help influence the business in the right direction. Every employee should be trained how to successfully do their jobs, encouraged to reach their desired level of growth within the company, and coached to be responsible for results and continued improvement. A team built with members passionate about embracing change and trying to constantly get better will ensure we will be around for another 200 years.