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TEST & EVALUATION TECHNICIAN

GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America11 months ago
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Job Type

full time

Description

General Purpose:

Testing and evaluating of products/parts according to test procedures

Shift(s) Available:

  • 1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:00 PM) Monday through Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

  • Tests Product according to test plans
  • Orders ammunition types and quantities determined for testing from Warehouse
  • Uses a variety of test equipment to examine firearm parts for wear and damage
  • Communicates test results and findings to T&E Coordinator
  • Indicates possible issues on components
  • Enters Test data in database, creates test- and measuring reports
  • Uses sophisticated measuring equipment to measure and inspect firearms and components
  • Performs motion analysis of firearms using high-speed camera and tracking software
  • Investigates and documents malfunctions and failures on prototypes as well as current production pistols/parts
  • Performs ammunition inspection including pressure, velocity, accuracy (internal- and external ballistic, gelatin tests)
  • Services and maintains test- and measurement equipment within the department
  • Uses company vehicle to drive to off-site shooting range
  • Supports compliance with legal- and company ordinances
  • Supports compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory
  • Keeps his/her standard of knowledge up-to-date

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.

Competencies:


















Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Critical Evaluation

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Analytical Thinking

Adaptability

Education and/or Experience:




































High school Diploma or G.E.D.

Demonstrated competency in safe firearms handling

Hands-on metalworking skills: turning, milling, welding, use of hand tools

Working knowledge of the metric system and ability to read blueprints

Must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

R&D or Production Background with advanced knowledge of firearms function

Excellent technical and mechanical understanding with working knowledge in manufacturing of firearms and troubleshooting

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (in particular Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Knowledge of Interior and Exterior Ballistics and ammunition assembly

Licenses and Certifications:






Driver’s license

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use fingers and hands to load magazines and, while holding arms horizontally extended for long periods, test fire firearms and absorb recoil. He is also required to sit on a chair or stool at a desk, write reports on a computer using standard data entry methods (keyboard, mouse) and take notes using a pen or pencil on paper.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to filtered, humidity and temperature controlled air between 65ºF and 85ºF, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and sometimes outside weather conditions, which can include sunshine, rain, sleet and snow, high or low temperature and humidity. On occasion work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is, depending on area, very quiet (office) or loud (shooting range).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GLOCK, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at GLOCK, Inc. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. GLOCK, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting status), age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, GLOCK, Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.

To request a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for an open position, please send an email to our HR Team at careers@glock.us with the following information:

  • Your full name
  • Your contact information
  • A description of your accommodation request

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Skills

excelrelationship management

About GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Austrian manufacturer Glock GmbH, specializing in the production of polymer-framed, semi-automatic pistols and related firearms accessories.

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