Ballistics Quality Technician

Palmetto State Armory L•West Columbia, SC

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ballistics/Quality Technician is responsible for the inspection, measurement, and documentation of in-process and finished goods. This position will utilize measurement and test equipment to verify all material meets or exceeds current quality standards, both internally and externally (Customer), per established procedures. The Ballistics/Quality Technician must strictly adhere to all current procedures and the Quality System, providing full Quality support to Manufacturing. This position will also be responsible for all ballistics testing, from the production floor to requests from engineering and management. Other areas may be added due to changing business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 1-2 years of experience in Ballistics or a Quality Technician role or equivalent experience.
Ability to read and understand Safety Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Forms etc.
Entry level armorer understanding.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, internal or external, including Dimensions, GD&T (Geometric Design and Tolerance), Parts Lists, Bills of Materials, Revisions & Changes.
Ability to use hand measurement tools such as height gages, calipers, micrometers, air gages, thread rings and plugs, pitch micrometers etc.
Ability to complete routing forms and inspection documents and distribute as required.
Ability to apply problem solving techniques to work with production personnel in solving potential product and process problems encountered during manufacturing.
Ability to communicate effectively in a technical manner.
Possess strong computer skills. MS Office (Emphasis in Excel), Google Drive & Google Suite.
Desire to improve themselves, the quality system and instill a quality mentality into co-workers.
Ability to assist in the communication of the quality system requirements to other personnel.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs safely.
Must have dexterity in order to quickly sort through items and remove/replace the parts needed during the manufacturing process(es).
Ability to use common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Inspect materials using appropriate methods and equipment such as Calipers, Micrometers, Pitch Micrometers, TIR Gage, Height Gages, etc.
Perform incoming material inspections as necessary to validate they meet necessary specifications.
Perform First Article Inspections and provide results to support manufacturing and production of material and components.
Safely and competently operate handguns and rifles of various types, calibers, and manufacturers to test various parameters of ammunition including Pressure, Velocity, Accuracy, and Function and Casualty.
Install, calibrate, and operate various types of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical test and measurement devices or systems.
Assist with handloading and product development to meet business needs.
Provide In-Process Inspections, random and scheduled, to manufacturing to verify quality requirements are being met.
Provide feedback (communication) to production personnel and management on the current state of production quality and any issues that arise.
Analyze quality data and decide whether to certify or reject specific products and communicate results appropriately.
Prepare written documentation such as Non-Conforming Material Reports, Product Acceptance Records, Inspection Plans, Quality Alerts etc.
Participate in process and product audits in support of the Quality System (ISO Audits).
Perform within other job locations in the Quality Department in order to alleviate any issues that arise from staffing (Cross Trained for other locations/labs/QA roles).
Perform other job duties as deemed necessary by the Quality Manager or management.