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FN America

Full Time Columbia, SC 56560 - 39809 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Final Operations Operator I cleans, inspects, preserves, and packages of all weapons and components.

Job Duties

Cleaning

Breakdowns, cleans, and installs swivels on light and heavy weapons and components for one or more product lines in accordance with appropriate Operational Control Sheet(OCS).
Maintains flow rate to support daily demand.
Inspect all Military and Commercial weapons.
Preserves weapons and components.
Maintains 5S in the work area.

Packaging

Identifies workload available in the PACK Queue.
Inspects the units available to PACK and verify part number(p/n) and quantity to the router.
Identifies OCS associated with p/n. Reviews OCS/OS sheet, E3238 Packaging Instructions, and Router Pick List for specifications to determine packaging sequence and packing requirements of all products and components.
Conducts a product changeover check before packing new routers.
Interprets basic drawings and process sheets to determine work to be done. Identifies overpack, cleaning instructions, and packaging instructions.
Disassembles, cleans, and packs to OCS, the contractual E3238 Packing Instructions, and router specifications.
Preserves weapons and components.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Experience Requirements

None required.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

Practical understanding of workplace 5S and Lean manufacturing principles with the ability to lead rapid improvement events.
Ability to read and comprehend engineering blueprints.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Able to work well in a team environment and group problem solving situations.
Ability to follow policies and procedures observe safety and security procedures.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Ability to multitask and perform different duties throughout the shift.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to adjust and maintain production flow.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals. Knowledge of basic measuring.
Ability to test equipment.

Working Conditions

Typical manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and dangerous chemicals and machinery. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds unassisted.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call: 803-736-0522.

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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