Continuous Improvement Technician - Remington

Remington; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Remington seeks a Continuous Improvement Technician to assist CI professionals in kaizen activities, in the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. The role emphasizes lean concepts, problem solving, and clear communication under the Director of Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities include supporting CI shop tasks, print shop duties, and implementing process improvements while collaborating with multiple teams to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of technical/mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Knowledge of production processes preferred.
• Good problem solving and analytical ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic writing and math skills.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• PC skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in key process improvement assignments, both mechanical and administrative.
• Complete kaizen shop work orders and CI team requests.
• Perform print shop related duties.
• Support implementation of new processes and improve current processes within the facility.
• Measure the performance of improvements.
• Support 5S and kaizen event activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivation

Time management

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Graphtec

Job description

Pay Range: $23.61 - $33.03 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.

Job Description

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.

Remington is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to assist Continuous Improvement (CI) professionals and other site employees in the execution of kaizen activities through builds in the CI shop and the Print Shop. The application of lean concepts, problem solving skills and good communication will be central to this position. This position reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and is located out of our office in Lonoke, Arkansas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of technical/mechanical experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Knowledge of production processes preferred
• Good problem solving skills and analytical ability
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic writing and math skills
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Personal computer skills; including Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point
• Hands on experience using basic hand tools and power tools preferred
• Experience working cross functionally with many teams to accomplish a shared goal
• Driver’s license required

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in AutoCAD or similar design programs
• Experience with Graphtec or similar software
• Forklift and scissorlift experience

Job Duties

• Assist in key process improvement assignments both mechanical and administrative
• Complete kaizen shop work orders and CI team requests
• Perform print shop related duties
• Support implementation of new processes and improve current processes within the facility
• Measuring the performance of improvements
• Support 5S and kaizen event activities
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Benefits

• Day-one healthcare coverage
• Company-paid parental leave
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• Career development opportunities
• Education assistance
• Paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over. The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 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].