Sr. Test Technician - 1st Shift

SIG SAUER Careers • Jacksonville, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Test Technician is responsible for independently performing testing functions and creating detailed reports in the execution of highly complex test plans, and supporting the department in helping to develop test procedures and best practices. The Sr. Test Technician draws on extensive ammunition and testing experience and technical and creative skills to test ammunition in accordance with developed standards. They will collaborate with Test team, as well as all areas within Research & Development.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 7-10 years as a Test Technician in the firearms and ammunition industry required.
• Experience using and maintaining firearms, and the ability to recognize common ammunition defects is required.
• Previous experience with core ammunition test techniques: Pressure, Velocity, Dispersion, and Function, is required.
• Demonstrated ability to master and execute new measurement and test techniques is required.
• Experience with multiple advanced test techniques, (High-speed video, Doppler Radar, etc.) is required.
• Maintain qualifications to act as a Range Safety Officer to include passing First Aid/Trauma Management classes.
• Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER Inc. policy.
• Pistol, rifle, and shotgun training certifications from a recognized firearms academy is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Helps in other parts of the team regularly, works with and relays information to other departments regularly.
• Able to operate independently at a high level and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Oracle EBS preferred.
• Department of Defense firearm qualifications with M4, M17, M249, and M240 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operates test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards.
• Independently follow highly complex test plans to execute testing of ammunition and ammunition components as assigned.
• Independently analyze test data to provide periodic, accurate test status reports to Management as assigned.
• May lead and actively volunteer for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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