ELR TECHNICIAN I

Valor Tactical; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

Valor in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking an assembler to manipulate small components and assemble precision-loaded parts, including handling explosive/energetic powders. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and documentation, with a focus on throughput and quality.

Responsibilities include measuring, inspecting, and sorting parts, maintaining calibration, and collaborating within a team to meet production goals. Training and PPE are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Must pass initial and subsequent background checks
• Must pass preemployment and subsequent drug and alcohol screenings
• Comply with internal non-disclosure agreement requirements
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 'Employee possessor'
• Pass the Valor explosives safety training test and maintain annual qualification

Responsibilities

• Use precision when positioning to achieve throughput levels, reduce errors, eliminate waste and boost productivity
• Maintain accurate records of production data and lot traceability
• Disassemble defective parts or components
• Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify pack weights or ingredient quantities
• Read and follow all written work instructions
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications
• Inspect work product to identify non-conformances and reject products, materials not meeting specifications
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using measuring instruments
• Monitor calibration of machines and report discrepancies
• Work in a team environment
• Train/qualify on basic gauges and visual criteria for process-specific Assembler checks
• Maintain the cleanliness of the workspace in a controlled environment
• Adhere to meal/break/rest period schedule for safe production
• Complete initial training by observing other operators during first week
• Wear standard-issued uniform and PPE
• Cotton clothing required under issued uniform
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Quality focus

English proficiency

Tools

Calculator

Job description

Description

Company Overview

Valor is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions to government agencies.

Job Summary

This role collaborates with others and works with some autonomy to manipulate small components and assemble precision loaded parts, including handling explosive/energetic powders.

Key Responsibilities

• Use precision when positioning to achieve throughput levels, reduce errors, eliminate waste and boost productivity
• Maintain accurate records of production data and lot traceability
• Disassemble defective parts or components
• Use calculator and other departmental approved devices as required
• Weigh materials, products, containers, or samples to verify pack weights or ingredient quantities.
• Read and follow all written work instructions
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to sizes, weights, colors, or other specifications.
• Use dials and pressure gauges and compare configuration charts
• Inspect work product to identify non-conformances and reject products, materials not meeting specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as rulers, calipers, pressure gauges, or micrometers.
• Must meet established production goals (i.e., maintain 97% throughput, hold scrap to under two percent)
• Monitor calibration of machines and report discrepancies
• Work in a team environment
• Utilize Labor Tracking module/payroll Interface each workday multiple times per day
• Promptly communicate assembly problems/challenges to supervisor
• Train/qualify on basic gages and visual criteria for process-specific Assembler checks
• Maintain the cleanliness of the workspace as a controlled access environment which may involve scheduled housekeeping duties
• Adhere to the team’s meal, break, and rest period schedule to ensure there are no lone workers and to support safe production
• Complete initial training by observing other operators or technicians during first week of employment
• Wear standard-issued uniform, footwear, and personal protective equipment in the designated workspace
• Cotton clothing required to be worn under issued uniform
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Our professional and collaborative work environment fosters growth and innovation, empowering employees to make meaningful contributions.

This position requires use of information and data which is subject to US Export Regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq., and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. 730 et seq. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S Government

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Must pass initial and subsequent background checks
• Must pass preemployment and subsequent drug and alcohol screenings
• Comply with internal non-disclosure agreement requirements
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Maintain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm, and Explosives "Employee possessor"
• Pass the Valor explosives safety training test and maintain annual qualification

Physical Requirements

• RARE: Lifting up to 25 lbs., crawling, climbing ladders/on and off trucks, pulling, squatting, kneeling,
• OCCASIONAL: Carrying, walking, bending, body twisting, stooping,
• FREQUENT: Reaching, range of motion, sense of touch, lifting up to 5lbs., pushing, depth perception, color vision, hand-eye coordination,
• CONTINUOUS: Exposure to inside temperatures as low as 62 degrees, sitting, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, gripping, speak clearly, hearing speech-range
• VISION: Near vision including clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less to work with small objects or read small/fine print, including use of computers. Normal color vision required.

The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The shift includes a mandatory thirty-minute meal break and two fifteen-minute rest breaks daily taken at the Supervisor's direction.

In addition to the regular hourly pay, this position receives a $5/hour Shift Differential for hours worked in the ELR.

This position will remain open through noon on September 3, 2026, but will be closed sooner if successfully filled.