Precision Ballistics QA Specialist

Palmetto State Armory L; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto State Armory L is seeking a Ballistics/Quality Technician in West Columbia, SC, to inspect materials, perform FAI, and support QA across production lines. The role requires reading engineering drawings, using precision measurement tools, and operating ballistic test equipment.

You will conduct in-process and final inspections, communicate quality status to manufacturing, and assist with handloading and product development to meet customer specs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 1-2 years of Ballistics or Quality Technician experience.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, SOPs, and forms.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T, dimensions, BOMs, revisions/changes.
• Ability to use hand measurement tools: height gauges, calipers, micrometers, air gauges, thread rings/plugs, pitch micrometers.
• Ability to complete routing forms and inspection documents.
• Ability to apply problem solving with production personnel to solve process issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a technical manner.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, Google Drive & Google Suite.
• Desire to improve the quality system and instill quality mentality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials using calipers, micrometers, pitch micrometers, TIR gauge, height gauges, etc.
• Perform incoming material inspections to validate specifications.
• Perform First Article Inspections and provide results to support manufacturing and production; FAI prioritized.
• Safely operate handguns and rifles to test ammunition parameters (pressure, velocity, accuracy, function).
• Install, calibrate, and operate mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical test devices or systems.
• Assist with handloading and product development to meet business needs.
• Provide in-process inspections (random and scheduled) to verify quality requirements.
• Provide feedback to production and management on production quality and issues.
• Analyze quality data to certify or reject products and communicate results.
• Prepare documents: Non-Conforming Material Reports, Product Acceptance Records, Inspection Plans, Quality Alerts.
• Participate in process and product audits (ISO).
• Be cross-trained to support other QA locations and duties as needed.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by QA management.

Skills

Calipers

Micrometers

Pitch micrometers

TIR gauge

Height gauges

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand measurement tools

Job description

Palmetto State Armory L is seeking a Ballistics/Quality Technician in West Columbia, SC, to inspect materials, perform FAI, and support QA across production lines. The role requires reading engineering drawings, using precision measurement tools, and operating ballistic test equipment.

You will conduct in-process and final inspections, communicate quality status to manufacturing, and assist with handloading and product development to meet customer specs.