Production Operator

Role Overview

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At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and do what we say! We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond.

With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

• Operate automatic sewing machines for fabrication of textiles, while utilizing knowledge of threading machines, winding bobbins, adjusting tensions, cutting and oiling parts.
• Perform various work tasks which involve receiving, unpacking, inspecting, assembling, breakdown, reworking, packing, and palletizing component parts and finished ammunition.
• Inspect for accuracy to ensure there are no damages or discrepancies with the final product.
• May assemble/disassemble machines to determine defects, repairs, replacement and cleaning of parts, as needed.
• May operate hand or power trucks and tools, while performing tasks to stow, stack or prepare for shipment.
• Perform all other duties related as assigned or requested.
• Shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

• Good manual dexterity and general good physical condition.
• Ability to work with small parts.
• Reading and math skills at an entry level.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• When an employee is working on a job, he or she may be assigned to perform those duties of another classification which he or she is capable of performing except that the time spent in such activity will not exceed fifty percent (50%) of any workweek. At no time shall an employee be assigned duties which he or she has neither the knowledge nor the skill to accomplish or which would compromise his or her personal safety or the safety of others.

• HS Diploma/ GED preferred.
• Prior sewing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of background screening process.
• Great attitude and team player!

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, transcribe documents, view a computer, read, inspect objects, operate machinery).
• Balancing (maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.).
• Stooping (bending the spine at the waist).
• Reaching (reaching the arms or legs in any direction).
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds.
• Walking.
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling.
• Manual Dexterity (picking, pinching, typing, or other work that uses fingers).
• Grasping (use of hand to apply pressure).
• Feeling (perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.).
• Climbing (ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles).
• Hearing.
• Talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in: EXCEL, WORD, CADD (Revit/Bentley).
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.).

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $38,480 - $51,720. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance;…