Posted 24 months ago
Tester, Apprentice
AI Summary
Performs acceptance testing of weapon systems, including assembly, inspection, target setup, and recording accuracy statistics; also handles general maintenance of facilities and equipment.
About this role
Job Summary-
The Tester Apprentice primary role is to perform acceptance testing of industry leading weapon system technology. This includes assembly and inspections of weapon systems and handling ammunition. Additional responsibilities include equipment operation and general maintenance of vehicles, buildings and grounds.
Responsibilities-
• Assist in assembly and testing of weapon systems including production qualification, performance acceptance, product improvement, prototype, interchangeability, endurance, and engineering tests in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.• Position and set up both physical and electronic targets and perform bore site. Determine, analyze and record dispersion, accuracy and statistics as requested.• Perform receiving and inspection of weapons, weapon systems and documentation prior to test.• Analyze malfunctions and assist Quality and Engineering in investigating failures• Perform general maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds to include but not limited to mowing grass, plowing snow, painting, cleaning, trash pickup and operation of applicable equipment.
Qualifications-
Required Education: High School Diploma, GEDDesired Education: 1-2 years of technical and/or equivalent trade school training
Skills/Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have mechanical assembly experience working with hand tools; basic equipment operation; ability to work in a team environ
Pay Range (USD)
$30.37Pay Transparency Statement
The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.Additional Compensation
Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Benefits
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan. Additional benefits may be available as set forth in this location’s applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.Paid Time Off
Employees covered by the location’s Collective Bargaining Agreement will receive paid time off as set forth in the agreement.Skills
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