Light Armor Range Technician (2424) - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Job Description

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Job Description:

• Position until October 2025, with the possibility of becoming permanent*
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Performs a broad range of duties in connection with the provision of ammunition assembly, disassembly, and modification.
• Custom loads ammunition to include domestic and foreign, standard and nonstandard, small arms ammunition, artillery ammunition, and tank ammunition.
• Ensures quality control is met and maintained during all phases of testing.
• Operates computer equipment to maintain an ammunition inventory and a continuous audit trail of ammunition assets.
• Provides full range of ammunition and explosives accountability functions, including physical inventories, data input and output, compatibility storage, research, ammunition warehousing, and similar functions.
• Supports preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participates in Hazard Analysis Working Groups (HAWGs) for test processes and modifications.
  
  

Equipment Operation And Maintenance:

• Performs operator level maintenance on weapon systems and related test equipment.
• Duties may include repairing target fixtures, gun mounts, velocity measurement equipment, laser designators, mount assemblies and fire control support equipment.
• Repairing and maintaining artillery, tank systems, and infantry weapons.
• Cleaning and lubricating gun barrels, sights, and other firing system components.
• Testing and adjusting weapons.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions in fire control systems, weapons, and related equipment.
• Performs various measurements on test items and equipment such as weights, dimensions, temperature, and clay calibration drop depth readings.
• Prepares, operates, adjusts, and maintains ammunition processing equipment, such as hydraulic presses, crimping machines, bullet pull machines, resizing presses, and primer insertion/removal machines.
• Operates automated digital weighing equipment, and remote video monitoring and recording equipment.
• Uses various measuring devices and gauges. Uses a variety of hand tools, paints, stencils, and cleaning materials.
• Records maintenance related data and test data from range instrumentation.
• Performs data analysis and reports test results.
• Takes routine digital still images and video imagery of test operations where basic event documentation is required.
  
  

Auto req ID

440042BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Technician

Qualifications:

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Must have 5 yr. applicable experience firing weapons or equivalent test and evaluation range experience.
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Shall possess an Ammunition Certification Level I with a C and/or E endorsement, in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8, within 6 months of employment.
• Shall possess a license to operate forklift(s) and other required support equipment.
• Shall possess a clearance for unaccompanied access to Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) within 6 months of employment.
• Must complete LART Training and Certification Program.
• Shall be Respiratory Protection qualified, to include medical screening, fit checks, and Respiratory Protection Training.
  
  

Rate of Pay/Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $47.03
  
  

Physical Qualifications:

• The work of this position is performed in the field where you are subject to the environment and sometimes in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.
  
  

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and periodic retests.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background check.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.
  
  

The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

City*

Aberdeen Proving Ground

State*

Maryland

Job Code

Technician_ _Technician

Affiliate Sponsor

TRAX International Corp