Production Associate - Weekend Shift (Sat & Sun)

Ruger Firearms; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Quarterly profit sharing

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Ruger Firearms in Newport, NH is seeking a Production Associate to support front line production needs. The ideal candidate will operate CNC turning and milling machines, perform assembly work, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills.

This position offers opportunities for growth through the Ruger Associate Development plan and includes on-the-job training for motivated individuals.

Candidates should have a positive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old and able to pass a background and drug screen.
• Visual alertness, hand dexterity, and attention to detail required.
• Previous machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for front line production needs.
• Operation of CNC turning and milling machines and assembly work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communications

Taking Initiative

Mechanical Aptitude

Time Management

Dependability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

If you are a current Ruger employee, please click here to apply internally.

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. 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.

Hours: Sat & Sun, 3am - 3pm

Preferred Skills

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

High School Diploma, Preferred, But 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.

The job is performed standing all day.

The 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 are met under our Ruger Associate Development (RAD) plan).