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American Outdoor Brands Corporation Forger in Springfield, Massachusetts

Operating the primary and secondary functions of the trim and roller operations. Overseeing preventive maintenance of equipment and monitoring work to ensure that it meets the dimensions required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating primary and secondary functions of the trim and roller operations Conducting daily operator preventative maintenance on work equipment Inspecting dies, machines and work in process to detect malfunctions Following all quality procedures and instructions Monitoring work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, engineering input and job instruction sheets Following all safety procedures, with particular attention paid to the safety procedures involving the hammers and presses Maintaining quality and rate as required Performing ongoing checks on the trim press and roller equipment to verify the parts produced are within specification Performing start-up and shut down operations as needed Maintaining housekeeping in the work area

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:

Must have a valid driver's license to obtain a DOT certification High School/GED, 1-3 years prior experience working in a manufacturing environment Must have proven ability to safely operate various manufacturing production machines Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex machine operations Ability to multitask and resolve problems quickly Able to work effectively in a team environment Visual acuity and depth perception is required Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

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) Must be able to communicate to manager any issues that may have a detrimental impact on the department and make recommendations for possible solutions. Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, reach, twist Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Revised 08/08/2021

Operating the primary and secondary functions of the trim and roller operations. Overseeing preventive maintenance of equipment and monitoring work to ensure that it meets the dimensions required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operating primary and secondary functions of the trim and roller operations

  • Conducting daily operator preventative maintenance on work equipment

  • Inspecting dies, machines and work in process to detect malfunctions

  • Following all quality procedures and instructions

  • Monitoring work visually and dimensionally referring to blueprints, engineering specifications, engineering input and job instruction sheets

  • Following all safety procedures, with particular attention paid to the safety procedures involving the hammers and presses

  • Maintaining quality and rate as required

  • Performing ongoing checks on the trim press and roller equipment to verify the parts produced are within specification

  • Performing start-up and shut down operations as needed

  • Maintaining housekeeping in the work area

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:

  • Must have a valid driver's license to obtain a DOT certification

  • High School/GED, 1-3 years prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

  • Must have proven ability to safely operate various manufacturing production machines

  • Must be able to follow verbal and written multi-step directions for semi-complex machine operations

  • Ability to multitask and resolve problems quickly

  • Able to work effectively in a team environment

  • Visual acuity and depth perception is required

  • Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

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)

  • Must be able to communicate to manager any issues that may have a detrimental impact on the department and make recommendations for possible solutions.

  • Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, carry, reach, twist

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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