Support Pool Team Member

smithandwessoncareers; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson is seeking a production teammate to perform a variety of duties associated with manufacturing firearm components. The role may involve manual or machine-oriented tasks in a fast-paced factory setting.

Daily responsibilities include operating traditional equipment for milling, drilling, broaching, shaping, and finishing; inspecting with Go/No-Go gauges; and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have working command of the English language.
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language.
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
• Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform routine production work on traditional equipment (milling, drilling, cutoff, broaching, shaping, filing, tumbling).
• Perform 'predictable' inspections such as Go/No-Go gauging.
• Safely handle and transport materials, parts, finished goods, and tooling between departments.
• Load machines and assemble parts as required.
• Keep work areas, equipment and PPE clean, safe and orderly; manage scrap and PM checks.

Skills

English fluency

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

High School/GED preferred

Job description

Perform a variety of duties associated with production of firearm components. These duties may be manual or machine oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing routine production work on traditional type equipment in such areas as:
  • milling
  • drilling
  • cutoff
  • broaching
  • shaping
  • filing
  • tumbling
• Performing "predictable" inspections such as "Go/No-Go" gauging
• Safely handling and transporting materials, parts, finished goods, supplies, tooling, etc., in and out of departments
• Performing machine loading and assembly tasks
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean, safe and orderly. Including:
  • Emptying and removing chips
  • Maintaining a segregated metal scrap
  • Performing and inspecting for Preventive Maintenance
• If certified, operating forklift
• Hand counting, sorting and boxing parts
• Use of hand tools
• Performing other miscellaneous duties and related functions as directed by supervisor
• Following all prescribed methods and procedures
• Must be flexible with regard to work assignments, and will be directed to work wherever needed in order to support organizational goals
• Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED preferred
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Appropriate training and experience to fulfill all requirements of work areas described above

Competencies and Skills:

• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
• Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

• Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting.
• Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations.
• May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor.
• The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Pay Rate $21.45 - $23.14

Revised:

8/21/26

Perform a variety of duties associated with production of firearm components. These duties may be manual or machine oriented.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing routine production work on traditional type equipment in such areas as:
  • milling
  • drilling
  • cutoff
  • broaching
  • shaping
  • filing
  • tumbling
• Performing "predictable" inspections such as "Go/No-Go" gauging
• Safely handling and transporting materials, parts, finished goods, supplies, tooling, etc., in and out of departments
• Performing machine loading and assembly tasks
• Keeping work areas and equipment clean, safe and orderly. Including:
  • Emptying and removing chips
  • Maintaining a segregated metal scrap
  • Performing and inspecting for Preventive Maintenance
• If certified, operating forklift
• Hand counting, sorting and boxing parts
• Use of hand tools
• Performing other miscellaneous duties and related functions as directed by supervisor
• Following all prescribed methods and procedures
• Must be flexible with regard to work assignments, and will be directed to work wherever needed in order to support organizational goals
• Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High School/GED preferred
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Appropriate training and experience to fulfill all requirements of work areas described above

Competencies and Skills:

• Must have working command of the English language
• Must be able to read, write and interpret the English language
• Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (basic verbal instructions, simple written memos and instructions)
• Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

• Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting.
• Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations.
• May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor.
• The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Pay Rate $21.45 - $23.14

Revised:

2/15/21