2nd Shift: Part-Time Operator- (Interdepartmental T,W,Th or -F

Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC

Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC located in Thomasville, Ga is a 168,000 square foot climate controlled manufacturing facility. The company is recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die, stampings and assemblies. They produce high‑precision tools, progressive dies, stamping and assemblies for firearms, healthcare and personal security products.

As a Part Time Operator you will be assigned to work rotationally floating in the Assembly/Resize, Fabrication, Finishing, Metal Stamping and other departments as assigned. Trainers will assist in the learning process.

• Assemblies/Resize – assembles/resizes parts such as handles, blades, gears or springs to assemble firearm magazines.
• Resizing – uses gauges to analyze dimensions and meet customer specifications.
• Positioning – positions parts together following guides such as holes, edges, and prongs.
• Inspection – inspects assembled parts for quality and accuracy.

• Checks the Air Press‑Notcher to ensure the machine is ready for use.
• Checks the die to ensure the correct tool matches the production run per customer requirements.
• Ensures no debris by wiping or blowing it out with an air hose to remove metal, tabs or trash.
• Lubricates the Air Press with a lubrication solution.

• Welds or tack‑welds overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheet metal assemblies, such as magazine tubes used for the firearm industry.
• Operates the welder by placing the magazine tube inside the welder.
• Activates the welder by pressing the start button and monitoring the time to weld the part.

• Interfaces with controls to start, stop and run equipment.
• Ensures water valves are turned on or off as needed.
• Verifies liquid levels within plating tanks.
• Moves racks from one end of the line to the other.
• Cleans racks between individual plating tanks.

• Evaluates the quality of products being tumbled and recognizes acceptable quality standards.
• Identifies if equipment is not operating properly by evaluating all contributing factors and determining the best path forward to keep the line running and minimizing reworked parts.
• Loads the tumblers with magazine parts to meet specified run schedule.
• Assists in cleaning the equipment.

• Operates part in part out, inspection and pack‑out of the 45‑, 60‑ and 80 Ton Metal stamping machine called the “secondary presses.”
• Troubleshoots secondary presses observing OSHA safety and health standards.
• Works with maintenance to understand proper lock‑out/tag‑out, E‑Stop and other safety features.
• Works with maintenance, engineering, tooling or supervision to set‑up, faults and downtime issues.
• Understands and demonstrates the function and operation of the main operation panels, operation button box, optional switches on key switches on the equipment.
• Works with or observes how the tool & die‑makers makes changes and adjustments to the dies to understand die issues when parts are produced.

• 0‑6 months manufacturing experience.
• Fine motor dexterity to maintain quality and productivity.
• Basic problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; conflict resolution skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to multi‑task, adaptable and an analytical thinker.
• Able to utilize micrometers, gauges, and other hand‑tools for measuring and inspecting.
• Able to read and follow instructions outlined in production documents.

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D