Ballistics Technician I — Precision Quality Inspector

Galvion; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion in Newport, Vermont is seeking a Ballistics Technician I to join our Quality team. This hands-on role performs ballistic and non-ballistic testing of military helmet products and production materials, documents results, and reports findings to support production requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and committed to quality. You will expand exposure to ballistic testing, inspection, and measurement in a laboratory/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Technical college/CEGEP degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Previous ballistic testing or weapons-related experience preferred.
• Manufacturing/lab experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform ballistic testing of military products and received goods to support production requirements.
• Conduct non-ballistic testing and incoming/in-process inspections.
• Prepare helmets and components for testing, including measuring, marking, and assembly.
• Evaluate test results against applicable standards and specifications.
• Document and report test results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Inspect armor products throughout the production process.
• Release approved components following established inspection procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe testing environment.
• Verify laboratory equipment calibration and assist with maintenance.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to document and report testing results.
• Develop proficiency with FaroArm and PolyWorks for product measurement and analysis.

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

Technical college degree

Tools

FaroArm

PolyWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Galvion in Newport, Vermont is seeking a Ballistics Technician I to join our Quality team. This hands-on role performs ballistic and non-ballistic testing of military helmet products and production materials, documents results, and reports findings to support production requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and committed to quality. You will expand exposure to ballistic testing, inspection, and measurement in a laboratory/manufacturing