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Job Description
Location: Lonoke, Arkansas
Shift Information: 12-Hour Rotating Night Shift; National 4B / 4D Schedule (Level 5)
Pay Range: $29.33 - $34.17 per hour
Benefits & Perks
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance and skill development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Opportunities for advancement across The Kinetic Group family of brands
• Employee discounts and product purchase programs, where applicable
• A safety-first culture focused on teamwork and respect

Remington Ammunition is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of our Cold Header Shell manufacturing equipment. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with advanced production machinery, solving equipment issues, and contributing to a high-performing manufacturing team.
If you have experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing operations, military maintenance, mechanical repair, or automated production environments, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
As a Manufacturing Specialist, you will play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability, ensuring product quality, and supporting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Cold Header Shell Manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed production machinery and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Perform required quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Complete maintenance records, production documentation, and equipment tracking transactions.
• Assist with machine setup, adjustments, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to resolve equipment and process challenges.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, and 5S workplace organization standards.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Prioritize maintenance activities while supporting production goals and performance metrics.
• Cross-train and develop proficiency across multiple manufacturing cells.
• Work overtime as required to support business needs.

Equipment & Technology You'll Work With
This position provides the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and industrial systems, including:

• Cold Header Shell Manufacturing Machines
• High-Speed Automated Production Equipment
• PLC-Controlled Machinery
• AC/DC and Servo Motors
• Mechanical Drive Systems
• Pumps, Gearboxes, Sprockets, and Power Transmission Components
• Limit and Proximity Switches
• Photo-Electric Sensors
• Pneumatic and Mechanical Systems
• Precision Measurement and Inspection Tools

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work any of a 4 day 7 shift operation schedule.
• Ability to safely perform work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, military maintenance, automotive, diesel, heavy equipment, or related mechanical experience.
• Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, military technical training, or maintenance certification.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, motors, and industrial production systems.
• Experience using precision measurement and inspection tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

Why Remington?
Since 1816, Remington has been one of America's most iconic names in the shooting sports and ammunition industry. Join a team committed to carrying forward a proud legacy of quality, innovation, and American manufacturing while helping write the next chapter of a brand trusted for generations.
Why Join The Kinetic Group?
At The Kinetic Group, we're proud to build some of the most trusted brands in the outdoor, defense, law enforcement, and sporting industries, including Federal Premium, CCI, Speer, Remington, HEVI, Fiocchi, and B&P.
As part of the Ammo+ division of Czechoslovak Group (CSG), a global industrial and technology company with operations across defense, security, automotive, aerospace, and rail industries, we offer the stability of a global organization while maintaining the strong local culture and community focus of our manufacturing facilities.
Backed by the strength of CSG and powered by some of the most respected brands in the industry, The Kinetic Group provides employees with the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career with a company committed to long-term growth and investment in its people.
Our success starts with our people. That's why we're committed to providing competitive pay, strong benefits, a safe work environment, and opportunities to grow your career.
Whether you're experienced in manufacturing or looking to build new skills, you'll join a team that values hard work, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement. Many of our supervisors, managers, and leaders began their careers on the production floor and advanced through dedication, training, and experience.
If you're looking for a stable career with a company that invests in its employees and recognizes their contributions, we'd like to hear from you.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this role, employees are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, elevated temperatures, and ammunition manufacturing processes. The work environment may occasionally include exposure to humidity, chemicals, and varying temperatures. This position requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear. Noise levels within the facility may be high.
Physical Requirements

• Vision correctable to 20/20, including normal color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform mechanical tasks in varying positions.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
• Ability to handle tools, equipment, and small components requiring manual dexterity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Pay Range:
Hourly Rate: $29.33 - $34.17
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
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