Assistant Test Laboratory Technician

KIMBER MFG., INC.•Troy, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Test Laboratory Technician will help support the performance of functional and safety evaluations on new and existing Kimber products to ensure Kimber’s quality policy and safety standards are met. This includes but is not limited to operating equipment, performing magazine loading, and shooting firearms according to established procedures in a safe and quality manner. Kimber is looking for an individual with manual dexterity, solid initiative and work ethic, attention to detail, and a desire to play a critical role in supporting team activities and objectives.

Requirements

Attention to detail is paramount. Above all else, candidate must show ability to perform duties accurately and precisely with extreme focus on even the smallest of details
Knowledge of firearms; quality, features, safety, etc.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Cross functional team player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
Must be able to work accurately and efficiently in a fast work environment that has the potential to change due to regulatory and business needs
Need to be detail oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task
Experience working independently with little supervision
Ability to read, write, listen, and follow instructions.
Must be able to effectively communicate failure mode and root cause conditions for accurate diagnostics.
Basic mathematics to include statistics.
Ability to adjust as needed by following standard operating procedures.
Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends.
Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.
Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in manufacturing or related technical field
Vocational/Technical Degree
5S knowledge and experience
Microsoft Office experience
Basic understanding of statistics
Experience with completing forms/reports
Highly organized - neat and precise in their work

Responsibilities

Load magazines for testing in large quantities and accurately in support of ongoing high-volume firearm testing
Assist in troubleshooting various firearm malfunctions
Perform quality control tests or measurements in the lab as well as off-site when necessary
Assist with testing and preparing lab equipment in preparation for specific tasks
Assist in preparation of samples and data sheets prior to testing
Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure product integrity and quality control
Assist in analyzing retrieved data and in preparing reports for engineering team and management
Support maintenance and organization of the R&D lab, range and testing facility, and magazine and ammunition rooms
Recognize and report any gun safety issues
Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
Adhere and monitor SOP
Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there are any discrepancies
Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database
Complete other duties as assigned by manager