Ballistics Technician

The Ballistics Technician plays a key role in ensuring the precision, safety, and performance of small-firearms ammunition. This position requires at least five years of experience in ballistic testing, priming supervision, and quality control. The ideal candidate is a skilled technician with strong problem-solving abilities, hands-on technical expertise, and a passion for maintaining high manufacturing and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Duties:

• Perform inspections on machinery.
• Troubleshoot projectile performance issues.
• Evaluate test results for compliance.
• Oversee machine maintenance and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor inventories and report shortages.
• Oversee the manufacturing process for brass and bullets.
• Supervise packagers and inspectors in the Ballistics department.
• Provide training to junior machine operators.
• Directly supervise approximately 5 packagers and inspectors in the Ballistics Department.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ballistics and explosive testing, priming of small firearms ammunition, and quality control required.
• Strong understanding of firearm mechanics, ammunition components, and ballistic behavior.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex ballistic or mechanical issues.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols, especially involving firearms, live ammunition, and controlled testing environments.
• Background check and drug screen required upon offer of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Wage: $ DOE

Job ID: 19463

Call A2Z Personnel in Hamilton (406) 363-0723 or Stevensville (406) 777-1662 for information regarding this position or to ask about our benefits, which include health coverage, retirement savings, and personal paid time off. 

A2Z Personnel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The agency provides reasonable accommodations upon request to individuals with disabilities during all phases of the employment process including the hiring process.

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