Ballistic Lab Technician

Central Lake Armor Express • Central Lake, MI

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Armor Express is one of the largest suppliers of soft armor protective solutions to America’s Heroes. Our passion for producing the most innovative armor systems is made possible by the commitment of every Armor Express employee, many of whom have spent their lives serving our country. Now is an exciting time to join our team - a team dedicated to saving lives!!! The Ballistic Lab Technician is responsible for performing ballistic testing within the Ballistic Research Lab (BRL), in support of Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control and Sales, to facilitate the company’s growth and expand our market presence. The Ballistic Lab Technician is required to perform ballistic tests in accordance to NIJ and various Government and Military standards. They will be required to interpret results, make recommendations for improvements and assure that all testing is done in an accurate and representative fashion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Computer skills (Excel, Word).
• Experience with firearms and ammunition.
• Experience with ballistic materials.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Precision measurement.
• Lifting 50 - 75 pounds routinely
• Analytical thinking.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates Armor Express Core Values .

Responsibilities

• Manage equipment and supplies required to support the BRL.
• Prepare ballistic test reports and ISO documentation.
• Prepare, set-up and shoot ballistic samples.
• Maintain the ballistic range in a functional and orderly condition.
• Interact with customers, suppliers and external labs.
• Manage multiple projects.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED