Production Associate - 1st Shift

Sturm, Ruger & Co.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contribution

quarterly profit sharing

medical

dental

vision

FSA

life insurance

short term and long term disability

Job summary

Sturm, Ruger & Co. is seeking a Production Associate in Kentucky to support front-line manufacturing. The role involves basic to complex machine operation, including CNC turning and milling, assembly work, and strict attention to detail.

Flexibility for overtime and occasional Saturdays is expected. We offer benefits such as a 401k contribution, quarterly profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience with front-line production and quality control tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime and some Saturdays as needed.
• Ability to pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC turning and milling machines and perform assembly tasks.
• Maintain attention to detail and adapt to changing assignments.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications

Taking Initiative

Mechanical Aptitude

Time Management

Dependability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

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:

Lean Manufacturing

Daily Kaizen Participation

High Volume Manufacturing Environment

Skills / Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Communications
• Taking Initiative
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Dependability
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

Position Summary:

A Production Associate is responsible for front line production needs. Basic to complex machine operation is required. This may include the operation of CNC turning and milling machines, assembly work and other duties as assigned. 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 an occasional Saturday, if required.

Preferred Skills:

Previous machine operator or high volume, medium mix manufacturing environment experience.

High School Diploma, preferred, but is not required.

Are you interested, but unsure if you meet the qualifications? We will provide on the job training for motivated candidates.

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.

This position offers an opportunity for growth once certain criteria have been met according to our Ruger Associate Development (RAD) plan.

*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.

Benefits:

• 401k contribution
• quarterly profit sharing*
• medical
• dental
• vision
• FSA
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability coverage