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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine semi-skilled work on a variety of machines including but not limited to; Bead Blast and Tumbler Debur, CNC, EDM, Laser Engraver, OD Grinder, Coating Machine.
• Starts and stops the machine, and watches for imperfect operation.  Runs more than one machine at a time to avoid large quantities of bad parts to catch broken tooling.
• Speeds, feeds and tooling are ordinarily prescribed.  In case of trouble, problems are called to the attention of a  Lead person or a supervisor to explain what happened and then train the individual to avoid problem form happening in the future.
• Maintains the machine tools coolant, and maintains coolant level and concentricity by looking at tools and oil and using the equipment to see it to run good parts to avoid costly repair due to negligence.
• Identify slight fluctuations and communicate to Team Lead any problems with materials or assembly procedures that may affect the production quality or production flow by visually or mechanically inspecting parts prior to or during assembly or production process.
• Cleans and maintains the machine tools and peripheral equipment, including filters, collets, chip conveyors, oil skimmers, and the shop floor itself by using the cleaning equipment to maintain and organize a safe working environment.
• Perform work to current standardized work and look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Follow safe work practices at all times including the maintaining and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain work area by the use of 5S Principles (Sort, Sweep, Straighten, Sanitize “Clean”, Sustain).
• If forklift certified, may handle and store the raw and scrap materials, using a forklift for safety and insurance purposes.
• Must be flexible to change in job functions and willing to be crosstrained.
• Support team members and problem solving small group activities.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervision or management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret blue prints to layout, assemble / fabricate a plus.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability in producing high quality products.
• Experience with machinery a plus.
• Proven mechanical ability.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment.
• Firearms experience a plus.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one to five years work experience.

Physical Demands

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PR strategy that increases overall positive outlook, brand awareness and sales of SureFire.
• Maintain and develop media relations to facilitate brand and product coverage via print, digital and broadcast mediums.
• Write, distribute and follow-up all press releases and outgoing company communications for the media while maintaining a consistent brand message.
• Monitor, post, and analyze all SureFire social media channels to build an engaged community of followers and enhance brand interaction. This includes responding to queries and comments in a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key influencers such as firearms instructors to ensure SureFire brand exposure in the proper market segments.
• Coordinate media events to support the marketing plan. This includes cradle to grave event planning, managing the list of attendees, and establishing goals as a measure of success. .
• Lead VIP tours of the SureFire corporate headquarters and tell the SureFire story, conduct product demos as needed or required.
• Maintain comprehensive product and company knowledge including but not limited to the entire line of SureFire products and related accessories.
• Represent the brand at tradeshows and events SureFire attends by meeting with media to establish rapport in order to maximize exposure of the SureFire at each event.
• Manage product sponsorship for charity, public service, professional sponsorships, and industry events, while searching for new opportunities.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Knowledge of firearms and/or military background highly desirable

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations and/or up to 4 years relevant work experience.