Sunday, October 26, 2025
Check-Mate Industries, Inc.

2nd Shift-Full Time Operator

Posted: 8 hours ago

Job Description

Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC located in Thomasville; Ga is 168,000 square feet climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The unsurpassed customer service of the company and strong employee relations has been recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die, stampings and assemblies. Whether producing high-precision tools and progressive dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from firearms, healthcare to personal security products, Check-Mate is an innovative industry leader.FULL TIME OPERATORSummary Of PositionAs a Full Time Operator, you will be assigned to work rotationally floating in the Assembly/Resize, Fabrication, Finishing, Metal Stamping and other departments as assigned. Trainers will assist in the learning process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Includes, but may not be limited to the following:Assembly/ResizeFull time Operator assembles/resizes parts, such as handles, blades, gears, or springs to assemble firearm magazinesFull time Operator resizes parts using gauges to analyze the different dimensions of the parts to meet customer specificationsFull time Operator positions parts together, following guides such as holes, edges, and prongs. Full time Operator inspects assembled parts for quality and accuracyAir Press NotcherFull time Operator checks the Air Press Notcher to ensure that the machine is ready for useFull time Operator checks the die to ensure that the correct tool matches the production run per customer requirementsFull time Operator ensures there is no debris in the Air Press Notcher by wiping or blowing it out with air hose to remove any metal, tabs and/or trashFull time Operator lubricates the Air Press using a lubrication solutionWelderFull time Operator welds or tack-welds overlapping edges of positioned components to fabricate sheet metal assemblies, such as magazine tubes used for the firearm industryFull time Operator operates welder (s) by placing the magazine tube inside of the welder. Full time Operator activates the welder by pressing the start button and monitoring the time to weld the partBlack OxideFull time Operator interfaces with controls to start, stop and run equipmentFull time Operator ensures that water valves are turned on or off, as neededFull time Operator verifies liquid levels within plating tanksFull time Operator moves racks from one end of the line to the otherFull time Operator cleans racks between individual plating tanksTumblingFull time Operator evaluates the quality of products being tumbled. Understands and can recognize acceptable quality standardsFull time Operator identifies if equipment is not operating properly by evaluating all contributing factors and determining the best path forward to keep the line running and minimizing the creating of reworked partsFull time Operator loads the tumblers with magazine parts to meet specified run scheduleFull time Operator assists in cleaning the equipmentMetal StampingFull time Operator operates part in part out, inspection and pack-out of the 45-, 60- and 80 Ton Metal stamping machine herein called the “secondary presses”Full time Operator troubleshoot the secondary presses observing OSHA safety and Health standardsFull time Operator works with maintenance to understand proper lock-out/tag-out, E-Stop and other safety featuresFull time Operator works with maintenance, engineering, tooling or supervision to set-up, faults and downtime issuesFull time Operator understands and demonstrates the function and operation of the main operation panels, operation button box, optional switches on key switches on the equipmentFull time Operator works with or observes how the tool & die-makers makes changes and adjustments to the dies to understand die issues when parts are producedMinimum RequirementsGED and/or H.S. diploma 0-6 months manufacturing experienceFine motor dexterity skills required to maintain quality and productivityBasic problem-solving and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal skills; Conflict resolution skillsWritten and verbal communication skillsAble to multi-task, adaptable and an analytical thinkerAble to utilize Micrometers, gauges, and other hand-tools for measuring and inspectingAble to read and following instructions outlined in production documentsEOE/AA/M/F/VET/DPowered by JazzHRslILOCmsUn

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