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The Senior Receiving Technician is responsible for advanced incoming inspection, material verification, and acceptance/rejection disposition of raw materials, purchased components, sub-assemblies, hardware, chemicals, and energetic materials received into the facility.
The position reports to the Quality Manager and is part of the Quality Department based in Penrose, Colorado This role is onsite at Penrose, Colorado.
In this role, the essential functions are:
Incoming Inspection & Material Acceptance
- Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspection of incoming materials, components, hardware, chemicals, and energetic materials using calibrated measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, surface plates, Visual Measuring Machines, and other precision instruments.
- Review purchase orders, packing lists, Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), Material Test Reports (MTRs), and First Article documentation against received materials to verify identity, quantity, revision level, and configuration.
- Inspect material against engineering drawings, assembly drawings, detail drawings, weld symbols, and applicable MIL-SPECs or industry standards; exercise independent professional judgment to interpret intent and establish acceptance thresholds where criteria are not fully defined, documenting the basis for all disposition decisions.
- Apply working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 to evaluate dimensionally tolerance features and determine conformance when drawing callouts are ambiguous or incomplete.
- Disposition received materials as Accept, Reject, or Hold/Use-As-Is/Repair with documented rationale; initiate Nonconforming Material (NCM) tags and support documentation for rejected or questionable material.
- Segregate and clearly identify nonconforming material; coordinate with procurement or quality engineering to initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) when appropriate.
Print & Specification Interpretation
- Read, interpret, and apply complex engineering drawings including multi-view orthographic projections, section views, detail drawings, assembly drawings, and weld drawings.
- Interpret and apply applicable military and industry specifications including MIL-DTL, MIL-STD, and ASTM standards; where requirements are not directly mapped to a receiving inspection criterion, identify the applicable requirement, determine a measurable acceptance method, and document the interpreted standard used for disposition.
- Maintain working knowledge of material specifications for energetics related inputs including propellants, pyrotechnic compounds, oxidizers, fuels, metal parts used in energetic assemblies, and associated hardware.
Material Review & Disposition
- Serve as the initiating inspector for Material Review Board (MRB) actions; prepare NCR packages with sufficient documentation (photographs, measurements, applicable drawing callouts, specification citations) to allow engineering disposition without redundant re-inspection.
- Coordinate with engineering, quality, and procurement on Use-As-Is (UAI) or Repair dispositions; track open NCRs and MRB items to closure.
- Maintain the quarantine area and nonconforming material log; ensure segregation is maintained throughout the disposition cycle.
Documentation & Record Keeping
- Complete receiving inspection records accurately and completely for every lot inspected, including inspection results, measurement data, tool identification, and disposition basis.
- Maintain calibration and traceability records for all inspection equipment; enter receiving data into the facility's ERP/MRP or quality management system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepare and maintain statistical sampling records and incoming inspection data logs to support quality trend analysis and supplier performance monitoring.
Supplier & Internal Collaboration
- Interface with purchasing and suppliers regarding discrepant material, RMA processing, return-to-vendor logistics, and SCAR responses.
- Provide technical assistance and informal training to junior receiving inspection staff on print reading, measurement techniques, specification interpretation, and proper documentation practices.
- Support internal and third-party quality audits (AS9100, ISO 9001, ATF, or customer source inspection) by presenting receiving inspection records and demonstrating process compliance.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Comply with all facility explosive safety rules, ATF regulatory requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing the receipt, handling, storage, and inspection of energetic materials and their precursors.
- Complete all required explosive safety training and maintain currency of training certifications as required by the facility's Explosive Safety Officer.
- Report damaged, leaking, or otherwise hazardous incoming material to the Safety department immediately; do not attempt to inspect or move suspect energetic material without proper authorization
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Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or vocational/technical certificate in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Quality Assurance, or a related field is strongly preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience in receiving inspection, quality inspection, or quality control role within a manufacturing environment; defense, aerospace, ammunition, chemical, or energetics manufacturing experience is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience independently reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, including situations where complete inspection criteria were not pre-established
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools: vernier and digital calipers, outside/inside micrometers, depth micrometers, thread plug and ring gauges, surface plates, height gauges, and dial indicators
- Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, including interpretation of form, orientation, location, and runout tolerances
- Experience with nonconforming material control processes, including NCR generation, quarantine management, and MRB participation
- Familiarity with military specifications (MIL-DTL, MIL-STD) and the ability to independently identify and apply applicable inspection requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; must pass a federal background investigation consistent with ATF requirements (18 U.S.C. § 842)
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of college-level coursework in engineering graphics, blueprint reading, GD&T, or materials science; 1–2 years of coursework toward an engineering or engineering technology degree is an ideal profile even without completing the degree
- Prior experience in a role requiring independent technical judgment such as quality technician, manufacturing technician with inspection responsibility, or engineering aide
Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements
- Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment
- Ability to work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives
- Ability to wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site-specific requirements such as end-of-day showering
- Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
- Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003 and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The good faith base hourly range for this role is $35.00 - $41.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.
Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment
Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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