Ballistics Technician I - Quality & Testing

Galvion Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Galvion Ltd. is seeking a Ballistics Technician I to join our Quality team in Newport, Vermont. This hands-on role performs ballistic and non-ballistic testing of helmet products and materials, with thorough documentation and reporting.

The ideal candidate has technical training or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role offers hands-on lab/manufacturing exposure and opportunities to develop ballistic testing expertise.

Qualifications

• Technical college/CEGEP degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Experience with ballistic testing, ammunition loading, or weapons storage preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or laboratory 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 ballistic and non-ballistic 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, organized testing environment.
• Verify laboratory equipment calibration and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Complete Non-Conforming Reports when required.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to document, analyze, and report testing results.
• Develop proficiency with FaroArm and PolyWorks for product measurement and analysis.
• Work closely with Ballistics Supervisors, Quality Engineers, Quality Team Leads, and other shifts to communicate findings and maintain efficient workflow.
• Identify quality issues and recommend improvements to processes and components.
• Follow all applicable quality, safety, and testing procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Learn new methods

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Education

Technical college/CEGEP degree

Tools

FaroArm

PolyWorks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Galvion Ltd. is seeking a Ballistics Technician I to join our Quality team in Newport, Vermont. This hands-on role performs ballistic and non-ballistic testing of helmet products and materials, with thorough documentation and reporting.

The ideal candidate has technical training or equivalent experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality. This role offers hands-on lab/manufacturing exposure and opportunities to develop ballistic testing expertise.