Sights Assembly Operator I - 1st Shift

Sights Assembly Operator I

1st Shift, 6:00am - 4:30pm, M-TH

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work. For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Sights Assembly Operator I is responsible for operating various stations within the sights line which produces assembled and packaged sights for firearm slides. They will handle various materials and finished goods as part of assembly and packing and process them through the various stages of assembly and packing including visual quality inspection. Working in a team environment, the Sights Manufacturing Operator I will work with Engineering, Quality, and Machine Technicians.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed defined production performance standards.
• Retrieve necessary components and stage them at the appropriate loading stations.
• Effectively operate all stations within the Sights Assembly and Packaging Line.
• Be able to troubleshoot and resolve minor operational issues at each station.
• Perform visual quality checks accordingly for each station of the Sights Assembly and Packaging Line.
• Report any potential quality issues to operation management.
• Perform specific shift tasks related to work area preparation and end of shift work area cleaning and organizing.
• The Sights Operator I will be cross-trained to perform duties in both Loading and Packaging functions.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts, or work in other functional areas and/or facilities based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Typically requires 0+ years of experience.
• Read and understand work instructions.
• Ability to read and complete required paperwork which includes performing required calculations on work instructions, scrap documentation and control plans.
• Must be able to convey ideas and information clearly, concisely and accurately to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Basic working knowledge of Oracle and the ability to perform some system data entry.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks on time.
• Adhere to work schedules in order to meet production deadlines and targets.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to non-conditioned work environments; they normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing area where frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.