Production Machine Operator: Kaizen & Quality Focus

Safariland; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Safariland is seeking a production associate to assist in daily machine operations and assembly tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform operations, follow standardized procedures, and participate in kaizen initiatives to improve productivity and quality.

The role requires basic reading/writing, attention to detail, and reliable attendance, with opportunities to support standardized work and quality control across multiple stations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Troubleshooting and problem resolution abilities.
• Organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated; good attendance is important.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned machine operations within established time standards.
• Perform assigned machine operations according to standardized procedures.
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements.
• Perform required daily machine maintenance and annotate appropriate forms.
• Assist in developing standardized work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area according to standards.
• Ensure quality defects are not passed on to following processes.
• Works at different work stations as production needs require.
• Assemble products for stock or as needed.
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly.
• Help maintain Quality Control in production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Safariland is seeking a production associate to assist in daily machine operations and assembly tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform operations, follow standardized procedures, and participate in kaizen initiatives to improve productivity and quality.

The role requires basic reading/writing, attention to detail, and reliable attendance, with opportunities to support standardized work and quality control across multiple stations.