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Production Operator I

CompanyRugged Suppressors
LocationTravelers Rest
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 26, 2026
About The Company
Rugged Design creates innovative products that upset the industry, in a good way. We’re pioneering new materials and manufacturing methods that create superior suppressors you can trust.
About the Role

Description

Production Operator I

Job Description

Entry Level Production Operators serve in a learning capacity of processing raw machined components into finished suppressors and firearms accessories. They are trained to strictly adhere to all workplace safety guidance. They learn to efficiently conduct scheduled Preventative Maintenance on all Production equipment, as well as safe operation of all material handling equipment, manual and automated media blast stations, and metal preparation machinery. This role requires flexibility for frequent assignment changes but also the ability to perform repeated single tasks indefinitely, to the highest degree of accuracy. This role will require occasional overtime.

Reporting Approved

Manager, Production

Responsibilities

  • Media Blasting
  • Deburring parts
  • Raw material handling 
  • Metal preparation
  • Firearm pre-assembly tasks
  • Shop safety, organization, and housekeeping 
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Communicates effectively with peers, leaders, and support functions 
  • Applies critical thinking for efficient problem solving
  • Demonstrates adaptability and appropriate interpersonal skills 


Requirements

Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to ITAR regulations
  • Must be able to exhibit good followership and take direction well
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. on occasion
  • Requires constant standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including working in and around moving parts, chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
  • Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of work schedule
  • Must be willing to submit to and pass a background check


Compensation

  • Hourly non-exempt position, including health, vision, dental, & disability insurance, PTO, and 401K benefits.
Key Skills
Media blastingDeburringMaterial handlingMetal preparationPreventative maintenanceShop safetyCritical thinkingProblem solvingAdaptabilityInterpersonal skillsManufacturingFirearm assembly
Categories
ManufacturingTradesSecurity & Safety
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceDental insuranceDisability insurancePTO401k
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Production Operator processes raw machined components into finished suppressors and firearms accessories through media blasting, deburring, and metal preparation. They are also responsible for performing preventative maintenance on production equipment and maintaining shop safety and organization.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
53
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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