Job Description

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Machine shop apprentices assist machinists by performing tasks that support the production of machined parts. They will learn how to properly maintain the machines critical to producing VirTra parts, as well as performing daily shop cleanup and janitorial activities. They ensure the smooth operation of the shop and help machinists focus on more specialized tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Providing general assistance to machinists as needed, including operating basic machinery or tools.
• Read and follow travelers/routers, work instructions, drawings and other relevant documents.
• Assist with Deburr and hand-finish parts as required by specifications.
• Clean machined parts using parts washer and/or ultrasonic cleaner.
• Perform Daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance.
• Work in a team environment and communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace including sweeping, wiping down machines, and organizing materials.
• Assisting with recycling and waste disposal, including scrap metal.
• Report any and all discrepancies on the floor to the supervisor.
• Comply with department ISO 9001 processes and company quality policy.
• Time management logging daily hours with appropriate job codes.
• Performs other machine shop duties as assigned.
• Provide technical and miscellaneous support to other departments, as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Any Machine Shop experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• Integrity
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization

  Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional requirements: 

• Full time position is Monday-Friday consisting of a 40-hour work week: First Shift is 6:00am to 2:30pm; Second Shift is 2:00 to 10:30pm; Third Shift is 10:00pm to 6:30am.
• This position may require periodic overtime and weekend work during periods of high production and/or audit.
• May require cross over from 1st and 2nd shift times for training.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check.

VirTra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

VirTra creates intense, immersive training solutions that keep law enforcement officers safe, prepared and armed with excelled skills. We are a meticulous in assuring every aspect of each scenario is the highest quality for maximum realism and learning. This attention to detail is found in every true-to-life scenario, curriculum, recoil kit and electronic device train your team to the highest level of preparedness.

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