Ballistics Tester - Remington - 4 Shift Nights

The Kinetic Group•Lonoke, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ballistics Tester is responsible for obtaining ammunition samples and testing them for compliance with process and/or industry standards. This role involves operating drop testing equipment to determine the sensitivity of primed components and maintaining accurate written documentation of test results. The position requires adherence to safety rules and regulations, support of facility goals, and proactive encouragement of team members to work safely. The tester will also operate various types of firearms to test ammunition parameters and maintain a clean work area.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate or recognized equivalent.
Must not be a convicted felon or otherwise restricted by law from handling or using firearms.
Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient to communicate effectively, comprehend process instructions, and record pertinent process information.
Ability to use and interpret gauges to measure and record product performance characteristics, weights, and dimensions.
Basic personal computer skills sufficient to navigate menus and select, open, create, edit, save, and print basic word and spreadsheet documents.

Responsibilities

Obtains ammunition samples and tests them for compliance to process and/or industry standards.
Operates drop testing equipment to determine sensitivity of primed components lot samples for compliance to process and/or industry standards.
Maintains written documentation of test results and provides timely feedback to supervisors or technicians.
Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment, and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations.
Supports the facility's mission, safety and ISO goals and directives.
Works in a safe and orderly manner and encourages other team members to do so.
Obtains, maintains, and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment.
Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner.
Obtains samples of ammunition as per work instructions.
Coordinates with Centerfire Priming to prime drop test samples as per the process record.
Operates handguns, rifles and shotguns of various types, calibers, and manufactures to test various parameters of manufactured and procured ammunition.
Operates, sets-up, changes over, and adjusts drop test equipment.
Installs, calibrates, adjusts, and operates various types of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical test and measurement devices or systems.
Records and/or charts inspection results and provides timely feedback to supervisors or technicians.
Records drop test results to database and hardcopy record.
Informs Leadership of pass/fail results using basic email format.
Records and reports consumed scrap generated in all aspects of testing.
Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area as per Work Instructions.