Quality & Assembly Associate

C & S Machine & Manufacturing Corporation; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

C & S Machine and Manufacturing Corporation is seeking a Quality & Assembly Associate to operate across Quality and Assembly, floating between departments on a 1st shift. This seasonal role may transition to long-term hire for the right candidate, and it is an on-site position with non-exempt status.

You will assemble firearm components with precision, inspect materials and finished products, document results, follow safety protocols, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of complex assembly experience.
• Proficient in reading schematics and assembly drawings.
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Assemble firearm components and subassemblies per instructions.
• Inspect parts for defects and fitment during assembly.
• Diagnose and report assembly issues to QA for improvement.
• Maintain safety and follow PPE protocols.
• Document assembly steps, inspection results and adjustments.
• Operate and maintain tools and calibration of equipment.
• Monitor inventory and request replenishments as needed.
• Approve incoming materials and finished products per specs.

Skills

Component Assembly

Quality Assurance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Type Full Time/1 st Shift/Non-Exempt

Reports To Quality Manager

Employment Status Seasonal

Job Summary

The Quality & Assembly Associate will be a floating employee between the Quality and Assembly departments. This role will be seasonal, with the potential for long-term hire. The associate will be responsible for assembling firearm components and systems with precision and attention to detail. This role will also be responsible for maintaining quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Component Assembly: Assemble firearm components and subassemblies using specialized equipment and tooling following detailed technical assembly instructions, drawings, and schematics. Perform change overs in a timely manner.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect parts for defects, accuracy, and proper fitment during and after assembly.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues that arise during the assembly process. Communicate observations to supervisor and Quality department for continuous improvement. This includes programming errors, damaged machinery/tooling/equipment/product, scrap trends, and/or any other nonconformities. Complete appropriate paperwork for recording.
• Safety Compliance: Follow established safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, inspection results, and any adjustments made during the assembly process.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain tools and machinery required for assembly tasks. Ensure proper calibration of equipment. Follow all required preventive maintenance procedures.
• Inventory: Monitor inventory level of components, consumables, etc., and communicate replenishment needs where applicable.
• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work; confirming re-work
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related tasks as needed.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience with complex assembling.

Qualification Requirements

• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successfully pass drug screen.
• Successfully pass background check; may not be a Prohibited Person.
• Ability to collect data, define problems, establish facts, and draw a valid conclusion.
• Have solid written and verbal communication skills that can be practiced at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use the latest technology/software provided by the company including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Understand company Quality Policy and ISO 9001 fundamentals.
• Ability to adhere to all OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to work with deadlines.
• Have good organizational skills and precise attention to detail.
• Physical Demands:
  • Stand, walk, push, pull, climb stairs and ladders, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
  • Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
  • Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
  • Basic color perception, peripheral and depth perception, close vision of 20 inches or less, distance vision of more than 20 feet are required for reading any required customer documentation.
  • Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, visual inspection, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts.
  • Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate actions and surrounding alarms and sounds to avoid equipment moving around the shop.
• Working Environment/Conditions:
  • Moderate to high noise levels from operating machines.
  • Physical hazard being exposed to moving equipment and machine parts.
  • Skin exposure to coatings, adhesives, or lubricants.
  • Heat/humid/cold weather conditions.
• May be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
• This is an on-site position requiring adherence to production schedules. The role may involve overtime work to meet deadlines, including evenings and weekends.

Core Values

• Fanatical About Precision - We build correct and efficient processes, and we execute them with relentless accuracy. We avoid shortcuts because quality is on the line. Our customers and our teammates can expect precision-made products every single day.
• Accountable to Each Other - We take responsibility for our actions, owning both successes and mistakes. We hold ourselves and our colleagues accountable to our standards of excellence. We all play for the same team, and every win is shared.
• Challenge Accepted - We’re not afraid to try something new, to solve a problem, or to think of new ideas. We like to figure things out. We meet new tasks with enthusiasm and curiosity. Our default is YES.
• Truth Tellers, Always - We are honest and ethical in all our actions. Our communications with our clients and each other are clear, timely, frank, and fair. We are empowered and obligated to voice concerns. We honor our commitments because our word is our bond.
• Service With Humility - We leave our egos at the door. No task is too small to be done well; no person is too experienced to learn something new.

C & S Machine and Manufacturing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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