Support Pool Team Member

RadNet, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith & Wesson in Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a production associate to support firearm component manufacturing. The role involves manual and machine-oriented tasks, with focus on safety and quality.

You will perform routine production work on traditional equipment, conduct basic inspections, handle materials, load machines, and maintain organized work areas in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and interpret English instructions.
• High school or GED preferred with manufacturing exposure.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine production work on traditional equipment (drilling, cutoff, broaching, shaping).
• Conduct Go/No-Go gauging and basic inspections.
• Safely handle and transport materials, parts, and tooling.
• Load machines and assist assembly tasks as directed.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and dispose of scrap properly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic machine care.
• Hand count, sort, and box parts; use hand tools as needed.
• Follow all procedures and adapt to assigned tasks to support operations.
• Maintain regular attendance per company policy.

Skills

English language proficiency

Reading and writing in English

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Location

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Type

Full-time

Description

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

Responsibilities

• Performing routine production work on traditional type equipment in such areas as 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/removing chips and maintaining segregated metal scrap
• Performing and inspecting for preventive maintenance
• 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
• Being flexible with regard to work assignments and being directed to work wherever needed to support organizational goals
• Regular attendance (as defined in company policies) is required

Note: This list presents the principal duties and is not intended to be comprehensive. Duties 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 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 around moving machinery, confined spaces, vibrations, hot temperatures, humidity, odors, dust, mechanical hazards, and occasional chemical hazards

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection are required on the manufacturing floor. Additional PPE may be required depending on the task and department.

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