Machine Operator / Pellet Charger - Federal Ammunition

Remington Arms; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 33,916 - 49,276; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Gear discounts

Job summary

Remington Arms in Anoka, Minnesota is hiring for a Pellet Charger, responsible for quality monitoring and training employees. The job requires a high school diploma and 1+ years of manufacturing experience.

Starting pay is $24.62/hour with potential increases based on performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical experience or strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Select proper powder type and fill holes of charging plate.
• Monitor quality of output and maintain productivity.
• Conduct training of employees of varying skill levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Charge bed

Inspection gauges

Job description

This position reports to the Factory Operations Supervisor and is based out of our Anoka Location.

Responsibilities

Pelllet Charger Responsibilities

• Select proper powder type according to posted schedules; fill holes of charging plate accurately and timely to form primer pellets; transfer charge pellets from charge plate to primer cups or Rimfire shells; inspect cups and shells before and after charging, removing defective cups and shells not containing pellets; maintain the charge table and work area clean and orderly; observe all safety rules; report unsafe conditions; conduct training of employees with a variety of skill levels; perform other duties as assigned.

Operator Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of operation output continuously; make adjustments within own competence; seek assistance from Adjuster or Maintenance Mechanics for more advanced adjustments; maintain productivity to ensure on‑time delivery; actively participate in Natural Work Team process; monitor work area for safety precautions; report hazards; conduct training of employees of varying skill levels; perform other duties as assigned; adjust or operate machines if trained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Age 18 years of age or older.
• 1+ years of on‑the‑job experience, with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Manual dexterity to handle very small items.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction from others.
• Mechanical experience, demonstrated mechanical ability or strong desire to learn mechanical operations through on‑the‑job training or other technical training.

Physical Requirements

• Chargers: Must stand for all duties; frequent grip, pushing, pulling, exertion of downward pressure; bending of waist and reaching of upper arms and shoulders; extension of arms at shoulder level and rotation of shoulders and forearms; manual dexterity and fingering; occasional lifting and manipulating objects up to 10 lbs.
• Operators: Majority of time spent sitting, standing or moving about; frequent reaching, handling, fingering and manual dexterity to assemble, operate, adjust and inspect; occasional lifting, pushing and manipulating objects weighing up to 35 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; near vision to handle many very small parts and detect visual quality defects; normal color vision and depth perception.

Mental Requirements

• Attention to detail to identify defects.
• Ability to take direction from others.
• Communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• High level of mental attentiveness to manipulate and visually inspect small parts and ensure safety.
• Reading and basic math comprehension to understand and interpret training guides, SOPs, quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.) and to complete production reports.
• Interpersonal communication skills to facilitate problem‑solving and interact daily with internal customers and suppliers, other shift associates and work teams.

Equipment Used

• Charge bed, charge plate, scraper, pin plate, conveyor, tweezers.
• Pick, wood hammer, plates, inspection gauges, primer storage containers, operations of primer assembly, loader, packer, and draw press.

Working Environment

• Charger: Some exposure to airborne lead, continual exposure to explosives, wet floors and mechanical hazards (conveyers); all work is done with or around others; frequent direction received.
• Operator: Majority work spent on the manufacturing floor subject to noise/vibration, mechanical equipment hazards and moving equipment such as fork trucks and motorized carts; exposure to various chemicals depending on area assigned.
• Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives.

Pay

Start at $24.62 per hour plus applicable shift differential; the first 90‑day increase is to $28.06 and increases every 90 days based on performance, up to $35.77. Pay range: $24.62 – $35.77.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to 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].

ITAR/EAR & Gun Control Requirements

Applicants must be: (i) a U.S. citizen or national; (ii) a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); (iii) a refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157; or (iv) an asylee under 8 U.S.C. §1158; or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: Applicants who are convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year; fugitives; unlawful users of controlled substances; adjudicated as mental defective; discharged with dishonorable conditions; renounced U.S. citizenship; subject to court order restraining harassment or domestic violence; or convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition for business or personal reasons.