Test Technician I

Position Summary

The Test Technician I is responsible for performing testing functions and creating simple reports in the execution of basic complexity test plans. The Test Technician I draws on prior firearms experience and technical and creative skills to test firearms in accordance with developed standards. The Test Technician I will collaborate with Test & Evaluation as well as all areas within Research & Development.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively operates test equipment according to manuals, work instructions, or industry standards.
• Follow simple documented test plans to execute testing of firearms, ammunition, or accessories as assigned with guidance and support of more experienced Test Technicians.
• Analyze test data to provide periodic, accurate test status reports to management as assigned with guidance and support of more experienced Test Technicians.
• Engage in Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Communicate effectively to supervision regarding problems and corrective action.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.

Education/Experience & Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent, or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a role that generates written reports or a minimum of 2-5 years in a role shooting firearms in an industrial setting required.
• Experience identifying common firearm malfunctions and using and maintaining firearms is required.
• Maintain qualifications to act as a Range Safety Officer to include passing First Aid/Trauma Management classes.
• Maintain range certification while always handling and shooting firearms in accordance with SIG SAUER Inc. policy.
• Department of Defense firearm qualifications with M4, M17, M249, and M240 preferred.
• Pistol, rifle, and shotgun training certifications from a recognized firearms academy preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.