TEST FIRE OPERATOR

Glock•Smyrna, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Fire Operator is responsible for test firing GLOCK production firearms and assisting in assembly line operational activities. This role ensures firearms meet quality specifications and safety procedures, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The operator will coordinate with assembly lines to ensure timely test firing, manage targeting equipment, and assist with assembly and quality checks as needed. Effective communication with supervisors and team members is crucial for identifying and resolving potential issues related to product quality and safety. The position also involves accurate data acquisition, supporting LEAN activities, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or a GED
1-2 years related experience
Must pay close attention to details.
Needs to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn new procedural methods to improve production quality and efficiency

Nice To Haves

Preferred previous firearms experience
A GLOCK Armorer Certificate or Certificate from a credited Gunsmith School, and/or experience in maintenance repair of pistols or in handling pistols/firearms.
NRA Certification

Responsibilities

Test fire GLOCK production firearms according to company procedures and productivity goals as well as internal quality specifications.
Coordinate with the Assembly lines to ensure that all qualified production firearms are test fired in a timely manner and in accordance with all the Company’s safety and test fire procedures and the department SOP.
Maintain the highest level of safety and cleanliness in and around the production range and assembly area.
Have extensive knowledge about the safe handling of firearms fired on his/her ranges.
Responsible for knowing, understanding, and following all emergency procedures involving weapons or equipment malfunctions and will immediately report them to the production range supervisor, range master or range technician.
Must have knowledge of all targeting equipment and systems including software.
Confirm that all proper test fire equipment is utilized based upon individual order requirements.
Exercise proper operational procedures to ensure accurate and stable calibration of range equipment.
Properly assist in the hand test fire of pistols when necessary and follow all safety protocol.
As needed, assist assembly lines to meet their required daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
As needed, support final assembly by preforming visual and functional checks to ensure quality and accuracy of pistols.
Communicate with shift supervisor and/or line leads of potential issues that could affect product quality and/or safety including equipment and product issues.
Ensure that all documentation is correct including quantities and other records.
Report defective parts/equipment or questionable conditions to the department supervisor and range master or technician.
Maintain knowledge of QC requirements and procedures to ensure proper disposition of nonconforming parts.
Communicate with line leads and assemblers at shift change to exchange relevant information that helps prevent mistakes and expedite assembly and test fire processes.
Ensure proper data acquisition of production range equipment and all products tested.
Supports all LEAN activities in the production range and assembly area, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards.
Must be present in regular attendance and have a flexible work schedule.
Ensures compliance with legal- and company ordinances in his/her areas of responsibility.
Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility.
Keeps his/her standard of knowledge up to date in his/her area of responsibility through continuing education measures.
Must pay close attention to details.
Needs to be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn new procedural methods to improve production quality and efficiency.