Metallurgical Lab Technician Weekend Nights – Federal Ammunition

The Kinetic Group•Anoka, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries. This role is responsible for conducting metallurgical analysis and performing testing and inspection on raw materials, in‑process components, and chemicals to ensure all material, annealing, cleaning, and lubrication processes meet specifications. This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and is based out of our Anoka location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well with others.
Accurate documentation skills.
Ability and willingness to learn a variety of metallurgical and chemical test methods using various laboratory test equipment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work with attention to detail
Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to spend approximately 50% of time walking or biking through the plant picking up samples.
No disciplinary action at a Report of Conference level or above in the last 12 months
U.S. citizen or national; U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Not be in any of the categories of persons prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition as defined by the Gun Control Act.

Nice To Haves

PC experience in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Working experience and knowledge of ammunition and manufacturing processes preferred

Responsibilities

Perform metallurgical analyses of in-process and finished components.
Perform testing and inspection of incoming raw materials, in-process components, and in-process chemicals to assure defined material, annealing, cleaning and lubing processes are in specification and in control.
Provide written and verbal feedback of test results to appropriate adjusters and engineers.