Ballistics Tester - Remington -Evenings

thekineticgroup; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

day-one healthcare coverage

parenteral leave (parental leave)

401(k) matching

career development opportunities

education assistance

paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a dedicated team member in Lonoke, AR to perform ammunition testing and drop test evaluations. The role involves operating testing equipment, recording results, and ensuring compliance with safety and ISO goals.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, good English communication skills, and the ability to read gauges and follow procedures. Shift is M-F late afternoon to early morning; full-time employment with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to read and write in English and follow written instructions.
• Ability to read gauges and record measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate drop testing equipment to test primed components.
• Maintain records of test results and report pass/fail findings.
• Work with firearms handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Follow safety rules, attend meetings, and document test data.

Skills

Ammunition testing

Safety compliance

Team communication

English literacy

Gauge reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Gauges

PC basics

Job description

Pay Range:

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.26 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• SHIFT: M-TH 3p-1:30am
• Obtains ammunition samples and tests them for compliance to process and/or industry standards. Operates drop testing equipment to determine sensitivity of primed components lot samples for compliance to process and/or industry standards. Maintains written documentation of test results and provides timely feedback to supervisors or technicians as required. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Supports the facility's mission, safety and ISO goals and directives and is an active participant of the Remington Team.
• Works in a safe and orderly manner always. Obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so.
• Obtains, maintains, and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor.
• Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor.
• Obtains samples of ammunition as per work instructions.
• Coordinate with Centerfire Priming to prime drop test samples as per the process record.
• Operates handguns, rifles and shotguns of various types, calibers, and manufactures to test various parameters of manufactured and procured ammunition.
• Operate, set-up, change over, and adjust drop test equipment.
• Installs, calibrates, adjusts, and operates various types of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical test and measurement devices or systems.
• Records and/or charts inspection results and provides timely feedback to supervisors or technicians to correct or prevent the manufacture of nonconforming products.
• Record drop test results to database and hardcopy record. Inform Leadership of pass/fail results using basic email format.
• Record and report consumed scrap generated in all aspects of testing.
• Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records
• Always maintains a clean and orderly work area as per Work Instructions.

Educational Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED certificate or recognized equivalent.
• Must not be a convicted felon or otherwise restricted by law from handling or using firearms.
• Ability to speak, read and write in the English language sufficient to perform the following:
• Communicate effectively with other team members and supervision
• Read and comprehend process instructions
• Record pertinent process information as required
• Ability to use and interpret gauges to measure and record product performance characteristics, weights, and dimensions.
• Must possess basic personal computer skills sufficient to navigate menus and select, open, create, edit, save, and print basic word and spreadsheet documents

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits:

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• day-one healthcare coverage
• company-paid parental leave
• a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• career development opportunities
• education assistance
• paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally

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