Careers at Precision Armament

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Precision Armament. Below is a list of the current job openings with our company. Click on the job title to learn more about the opening. If you see a position that you would like to apply for, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@precisionarmament.com

Current Positions Available

▼ Product Development Engineer

Directly responsible for patent application, manufacturing process development and new product testing. Represent the company’s values when providing engineering support in the product development process.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Preparation and prosecution of patent applications
    • Conduct background and prior art searches
    • Draft specifications and prepare reference drawings for patent applications
    • Provide technical expertise during invention evaluation
  • Manufacturing process development
    • Develop robust manufacturing processes for new products
    • Create robust manufacturing processes by developing innovative and unconventional tooling & fixturing strategies and leveraging advanced CAD/CAM software to efficiently utilize Multi Axis Mill-Turn capabilities.
    • Develop and document manufacturing processes with thorough procedure sheets for production
  • New product testing
    • Develop methods and equipment to evaluate product performance
    • Collect and analyze test data

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or similar education.
  • 5 years or more experience in thermal and fluid dynamics.
  • 5 years or more experience in patent writing
  • Proficiency in technical writing required
  • Proficiency in solid works or equivalent CAD system required
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in machining operations required
  • Basic knowledge of acoustic engineering desirable
  • Experience with Labview programming desirable
  • Possess a strong reasoning and mathematical ability
  • Must work well in a team environment with an outgoing personality and the ability to notice and help co-workers
  • Requires a high degree of responsibility, time management skills and flexibility
  • Willingness to think outside of the box and remain flexible to meeting shipment demands
  • Must be able to use basic measuring devices to include but not limited to calipers, micrometers, rulers, etc

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties and requirements of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties, requirements, and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the needs of the company and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.


▼ Customer Service Representative

Directly responsible for acting as a liaison between the customers and the company. Represent the company’s values when answering phone calls and responding to e-mails.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Answering phone calls and handling promptly and efficiently customer concerns.  This will require sales order recording, fulfilling, shipping, and invoicing
  • Take payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers.
  • Investigate customer\'s challenges and find solutions.
  • Provide backup support for all areas of customer service personnel.
  • Pack orders according to company procedures and ship product.
  • Make contact with current customers using phone, e-mail, internet, and other outreach means to maintain existing customer base and develop new customers.
  • Attend and assist in the planning of trade shows and events to sell and promote products.
  • Learn our ERP system for customer services and sales.
  • Assemble kits for the air products.
  • Be aware of and track supplies as they are used up.
  • Assist in continual and annual inventory for all products, as necessary.
  • Assist in the update of product catalogs, in store displays, direct mailings, and product packaging.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Certification in higher education. An equivalent combination of education and or experience would also be considered.
  • Commitment to company values.
  • Able to sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time and lift or move up to 50 pounds .
  • Basic computer application knowledge to include but not limited to MS Office products.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers.
  • Proven ability to listen carefully to and understand a customer’s situation.
  • Ability to remain patient and polite, particularly when dealing with a challenging customer.
  • Must work well in a team environment with an outgoing personality.
  • Works with a sense of urgency and a strong work ethic.
  • Requires a high degree of responsibility, time management skills and flexibility.
  • Willingness to think outside of the box and remain flexible, in order to satisfy the customer’s needs.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties and requirements of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties, requirements, and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the needs of the company and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.


▼ Production Worker

Directly responsible for production and assembly of product. Represent the company’s values when assembling and producing product while maintaining quality standards, safety standards, records, and equipment.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Plan and maintain quality standards during production using work orders, blueprints, specifications, machining parameters and assembly instructions.
  • Operate CNC and manual machinery to include lathes, mills, grinders, saws, presses, welders, thermal forming, and foundry equipment.
  • Maintain quality with the use of measuring instruments including calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, and various gages.
  • Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
  • Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer\'s instructions.
  • Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions and irregularities.
  • Document actions by completing compliance, production and quality logs.
  • Plans stock inventory by checking stock to determine amount available and anticipating needed stock

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma, GED or Certification in higher education.
  • Some Mechanical Experience, 1 to 5 years preferred.
  • Must be able to clearly read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Be proficient in the use of measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, comparators, gauges, etc.
  • Be able to learn and adapt to new processes and operations.
  • Regularly perform repetitive tasks that require manual dexterity to assemble and package pieces together quickly and accurately and be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, vibrations, and hazards associated with working around moving machinery.
  • High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
  • Commitment to company values.
  • Proven ability to listen carefully and follow instruction.
  • Ability to remain patient and polite, particularly when mentoring or being criticized.
  • Must work well in a team environment with an outgoing personality and the ability to notice and help co-workers.
  • Requires a high degree of responsibility, time management skills and flexibility.
  • Willingness to think outside of the box and remain flexible to meet shipping demands.
  • Ability to calculate and work with figures such as, basic math, percentages, weight, distance, area, circumference, and volume.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties and requirements of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties, requirements, and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the needs of the company and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.


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