Assembly Technician

Job Title Assembly Technician

Department Production

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

Reports To Suppressor Program Supervisor

The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling firearm components and systems with precision and attention to detail. This role involves ensuring the quality, functionality, and safety of the assembled products while adhering to engineering specifications, assembly instructions, and industry standards.

• 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.

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

• 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…