Final Ops Operator I

FN America LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FN America, LLC is seeking a Final Operations Operator I at its Columbia, South Carolina site. The role involves cleaning, inspecting, preserving, and packaging weapons and components, following OCS and packing instructions, and verifying parts and serial numbers.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read basic drawings. Training covers 5S, lean principles, and safety procedures, with opportunities to contribute to production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, preserve, and package weapons and components.
• Follow OCS and packing instructions; verify part numbers and serials.
• Interpret drawings and process sheets to determine work.
• Maintain 5S and production flow; assist other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Basic math & measurement

Follow instructions

Reading blueprints/technical docs

Problem solving

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Final Operations Operator I cleans, inspects, preserves, and packages of all weapons and components.

Job Duties

Cleaning

• Breakdowns, cleans, and installs swivels on light and heavy weapons and components for one or more product lines in accordance with appropriate Operational Control Sheet (OCS).
• Maintains flow rate to support daily demand.
• Inspects all Military and Commercial weapons.
• Preserves weapons and components.
• Maintains 5S in the work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Packaging

• Identifies workload available in the PACK Queue.
• Inspects the units available to PACK, verifies part and serial numbers, and verifies quantity to the router.
• Identifies OCS associated with part numbers. Reviews OCS sheet, E3238 Packaging Instructions, and Router Pick List for specifications to determine packaging sequence and packing requirements of all products and components.
• Conducts product changeover check before packing new routers.
• Interprets basic drawings and process sheets to determine work to be completed. Identifies overpack, cleaning instructions, and packaging instructions.
• Disassembles, cleans, and packs to OCS, the contractual E3238 Packing Instructions, and router specifications.
• Preserves weapons and components.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Experience Requirements

None required.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Ability to work as part of a team, including group problem solving situations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills using whole numbers and decimals in standard and metric measurements.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain production flow.
• Practical understanding of or ability to learn workplace 5S and lean manufacturing principles with the ability to lead rapid improvement events.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering blueprints.
• Capacity to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and perform different duties throughout the shift.
• Ability to test equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions, policies, and procedures, and observe safety and security procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Working Conditions

Typical manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and dangerous chemicals and machinery. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds unassisted.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 803-736-0522.

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.