Job purpose
The Engineering Technician supports design and sales efforts through building, testing, and evaluating new designs and demonstrating them to customers.
Duties and responsibilities
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Build prototypes and sales samples.
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Evaluate same for performance, safety, and suitability for intended use.
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Perform standard tests in accordance with Mossberg and Industry protocols.
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Document results of tests and evaluations.
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Provide actionable feedback to design engineers and product managers.
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Maintain workshop and testing facilities and equipment.
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Provide logistical support for customer demonstrations and demonstrate product capabilities to prospective customers.
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Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Knowledge of safe and proper use of small arms.
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Personal familiarity with the use and maintenance of small arms in field conditions.
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Training and experience as a Gunsmith.
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Ability to clearly document findings and results of evaluations.
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Understanding of basic probability and statistics.
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Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and a desire to learn and improve.
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Ability to organize and present data.
Working conditions
Office and Range environment within a manufacturing facility.
Physical requirements
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Physically able to perform firing tests and to move products, test equipment, and ammunition.
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Willing to work under adverse conditions of temperature, weather, exposure to noise, sun, smoke, and dust.
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Must be able to move, lift, transport items at minimum of 20 lbs.
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Must be able to consistently operate a computer/office productivity machinery i.e., calculator, copy machine, printer for a minimum of 6 hours per day.
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Must be able to remain stationary for a minimum of 2 hours per day.
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Must be able to detect and correct errors on paper/screens.
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Must be able to communicate and exchange information with other members of the organization verbally, nonverbally, and in writing.
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Must be able to move throughout the facility and office area to access file cabinets, office equipment, plant machinery, and other office areas as needed.
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Demonstrated ability to operate sophisticated test equipment, communicate technical information, and maintain records.
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An ability to work independently and a desire to learn and improve.
Other
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Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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This job description is subject to change at any time.
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Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
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Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing or willingness to learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing processes or activities
