Cell Team Associate III - 2nd shift

Ruger Firearms; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruger Firearms in Prescott, AZ seeks a Cell Associate III to support front line production with CNC turning/milling and assembly tasks. The role requires basic to complex machine operation, attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime. Training others, data recording, and safety compliance are part of the job.

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. Associates are eligible for quarterly profit sharing and a benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, life

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and able to pass both a background and drug screen.
• Experience with CNC turning/milling and assembly is preferred.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive, precision tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process inspections on CNC operations on a daily basis and complete necessary paperwork
• Troubleshoot machining Process Issues
• Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and hard gauging
• Periodically gauge parts to ensure quality
• Participate in training as mandated by OSHA standards
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Previous machine operator or high volume, medium mix manufacturing environment experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals, compute rate, and ratio
• High School Diploma (Preferred but not required)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Product Knowledge

Communication / Collaboration

Technical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision Making

Reliability

Kaizen

Standard Work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauging equipment

Job description

Job Description

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.

Join the team that is part of an American Tradition! Ruger Firearms is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. We are looking for dedicated individuals with all levels of production experience who would like to join our team of associates building American made firearms. Our associates will have the opportunity to receive benefits that include a 401k contribution, quarterly profit sharing*, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Exposure To

Daily Kaizen Participation

Lean Manufacturing

High Volume Manufacturing Environment

Position Summary

A Cell Associate III is responsible for ensuring front line production needs are met. Basic to complex machine operation is required. This may include the operation of CNC turning and milling machines and assembly work. Visual alertness, hand dexterity and attention to detail are necessary. The ideal candidate

must be flexible and adaptable to change in assignments, and be willing to work overtime and train on first shift when needed to further their knowledge of the line. A Cell Associate III will support the Team Lead by training associates, aiding in part change overs of all equipment, recording and auditing production data and providing feedback to team members other duties as assigned by the Group Leader. Cell Associate III is responsible for safety compliance at all times in their cell.

Skills

Product Knowledge

Communication / Collaboration

High Level Technical Aptitude

High Level of Troubleshooting

Basic Leadership

Strong Interpersonal skills

Good Decision Making skills

Reliability

Kaizen Continuous Improvement

Knowledge of Standard Work

Competencies

• Perform routine in-process inspections on CNC operations on a daily basis and complete necessary paperwork
• Troubleshoot machining Process Issues
• Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and hard gauging
• Periodically gauge parts to ensure quality
• Participate in training as mandated by OSHA standards
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Previous machine operator or high volume, medium mix manufacturing environment experience
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals, compute rate, and ratio
• High School Diploma (Preferred but not required)
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Demands

Associates are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position can involve sitting, walking and lifting up to 40 pounds several times throughout the day. Job is performed standing all day. Job requires substantial movement/motion with regard to walking, bending, lifting, grasping and applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Requirements

You must be a minimum of 18 years old, and able to pass both a background and drug screen.

• Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company’s profits earned for the quarter. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.