AdvantaStaff is looking to hire a Ballistic Technicians for the Manufacturing/Research & Development in the Petersburg area at $21 - 23 per hour. This is a temp to perm position with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and more once eligibility requirements are met. US Military Veterans are encouraged to apply!
Pay:
$21 - 23 per hour (based on experience)
4pm-12am/Monday-Friday
Shift hours could vary
Train 7am-330pm/Monday-Friday(2-6 weeks)
Job Qualifications:
- High School degree
- 3-5 years’ experience in Quality Control, Ballistics, or Military
- A.S./B.S. in Science/Technology field in lieu of experience accepted
- Strong familiarity with computer assisted tools and techniques.
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Evidence of mechanical aptitude
- Must be detailed oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal skills
- Excellent computer skills including reporting, spreadsheets, database, and ability to learn a variety of software packages
- Must be able to work in an autonomous environment
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
Job Duties:
- Cut/Assemble/ Prep Ballistic Material into specified patters using a variety of equipment including but not limited to cutting tables, presses, sewing machines, heat seal, environmental chambers, digital scales and hand tools.
Assemble and prepare ballistic samples for testing
- Prepare and maintain supplies used for ballistic testing
- Enter test data into database, prepare test reports, maintain schedule as needed
- Maintain accurate records to ensure product and process traceability
- Communicate on an as needed basis with development engineers to ensure trials are conducted accurately
- Take ownership equipment to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment
- Assist in periodic review and update of standards and procedures
- Recommend process improvements to achieve higher levels of success for delivering quality results on predictable timelines to meet overall business objectives.
- Adhere to all quality, safety standards, all company policies and operational procedures.
- Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency and utilization
- Recommend process improvements to achieve higher levels of success for delivering quality results
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- Climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively
- Normal lifting requirements are 50lbs
- Operate moving equipment
- Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
- Willing to work in heights
- Candidate required to pass a drug test and criminal background check
- Steel toe shoes required
Benefits:
- Health and life insurance
- Safety recognition awards
- Training to enhance your opportunities for advancement
- Temp to full time work after a short trial period
- Right-fit focus to make sure you’re doing the work you can feel good about
- Breadth of employer options
- First-day training so you know what to expect from day one
- Respectful, employee-focused work environment
About AdvantaStaff
AdvantaStaff is the region’s premier resource for qualified short and long-term staffing for distribution, manufacturing and light industrial businesses throughout central Virginia. We service the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Colonial Heights as well as Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie and Prince George counties.
Apply Online: advantastaff.com
Call with questions 804-414-1560
