Ballistics Technician I bei General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Company Overview:General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Job Summary:Responsible for using discretion and judgment in the selection and application of one or more standard procedures involved in testing of in-process samples and finished products submitted to the ballistics laboratory I Runs routine and non-routine analyses and computes data, and assists in planning analysis and tests I Demonstrates a keen sense of safety awarenessImpact of the Role:

General Profile

• Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
• Develops understanding in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Works with close supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the ballistic testing of a specific product line in support of the Production, Research & Development and the Quality Assurance Departments.
• Reads specifications from technical documents (Test Standards, Customer SOWs, and Test Plans/Procedures), identifies/prepares test equipment.
• Supports monitoring of tests per specifications, interacts with customers if needed, troubleshoots, and documents all pertinent data.
• Assists and performs troubleshooting, interpretation, and analysis of test results.
• After test completion, verifies, reviews, and documents all pertinent data.
• Maintains lab by physically removing test items, cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current, and organizing supplies.
• Supports team members in the preparation and performance of tests and the maintenance and analysis of appropriate data, problems, and/or results.
Required Qualifications:
• Required education and experience: Attending a Vocational / Technical School or internal training program OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & Experience or Skillset; No prior experience needed
Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferred education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical training preferred
• Additional certifications: BATFE Explosives License preferred
• Strongly preferred QA Lab experience
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Advanced mathematical skills. Computer skills. Technical expertise. Analytical skills. Detail oriented. Adaptable. Ballistics testing. Ballistics testing equipment. Safety and security.
Physical Requirements:
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements:No or very little travel likely._____________________________:The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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