Cup/Shell Technician (Rimfire - Remington)

Remington Arms; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

Remington Arms is hiring for multiple shifts to perform preventive and light maintenance on production machinery. You will change over machines and support equipment, mentor operators, and ensure process integrity while adhering to safety rules and ISO goals. English proficiency and a year of manufacturing experience are required.

You must pass a mechanical aptitude evaluation, use protective gear, and participate in safety training. Benefits and team environment described in the listing apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write English to follow process instructions.
• Minimum one year experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Must pass mechanical aptitude evaluation.
• Basic PC skills to navigate documents.

Responsibilities

• Safer, orderly work practices and compliance with rules.
• Perform preventative and minor maintenance on production machinery.
• Conduct machine changeovers in a timely manner.
• Assist engineers and operators as needed.
• Mentor operators in best practices and process integrity.
• Follow safety and ISO goals and directives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Reading instructions

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring for Multiple Shifts! We currently have openings on 5:00AM–3:00PM, 1:00PM–9:15PM, and 9:00PM–5:15AM shifts. Your assigned schedule will be discussed during the interview. Shift assignments may change based on business and operational needs.

General Summary

Performs preventative, routine and minor maintenance on production and support machinery in assigned area(s). Performs changeovers on production machines and associated support equipment as required in a timely manner. Assists Production Associates when required. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Supports the facility's mission, safety and ISO goals and directives and is an active participant of the Remington Team.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

• Works in a safe and orderly manner at all times.
• Obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.
• Obtains, maintains and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions and area supervisor.
• Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.
• Performs changeovers in a timely manner on machines and associated support equipment as directed by area supervisor.
• Troubleshoots and performs light maintenance on malfunctioning machines.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery and associated support equipment on a scheduled or 'as necessary' basis.
• Assists Project, Process and R&D Engineers in developing and troubleshooting new and revised products and processes as required.
• Acts as a mentor to Operators and Technicians in training to ensure process integrity and that 'best practices' are being utilized.

Hazardous waste management training must be completed within six months of entering the job and annually each year thereafter. All employees handling hazardous waste must work under direct supervision of a supervisor or other employee trained in hazardous waste management until the employee has received Hazardous Waste Management training.

Educational Skills and Experience

• High School diploma, G.E.D. certificate or recognized equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient enough to perform the following: communicate effectively with other team members and supervision, read and comprehend process instructions, record pertinent process information as required.
• Minimum one year of verifiable experience with same or similar manufacturing equipment and tasks as those in place in assigned work area(s).
• Must pass the company’s standard mechanical aptitude evaluation for mechanics.
• Must possess basic personal computer skills sufficient enough to navigate menus and select, open and print documents.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable challenged individuals to perform the essential functions provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat; explosives and vibration. Eye protection in the form of approved safety glasses with side shields or approved safety goggles is required. Approved steel-toe safety shoes are required. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection to be worn in the work area.

Physical Demands

• Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 lbs. unaided.
• Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing as much as 1,500 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend or extend reach as required to perform tasks.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to grasp and feel small parts.

Note: One or more of the Physical Demands may be waived to enable challenged individuals the opportunity of employment provided this accommodation does not adversely affect other employees.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting hourly rate: $24.35.
• Benefits include: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, gear discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations

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: 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]. This email address is for accommodation purposes only.