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Machine Tool Work Inspector
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) · Posted 140 days ago
On-site Watervliet, NY $35 – $40.9/hr Apply by May 26, 2026 Miscellaneous Machine Tool Work ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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About the Position: The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army-owned & operated manufacturing center located in New York. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied upon by U.S. & foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-powered weaponry for cannon systems.
What You'll Do
- →Performs complex final and in-process inspections of large caliber weapon components to determine that the physical and operating characteristics are within acceptable standards and specifications.
- →Determines acceptability on critically designed products such as multi lug light weight breech mechanisms, experimental composite materials used in light-weight gun barrels, electromagnetic cannon and liquid propellant firing systems.
- →Performs inspection on prototype and conventional weapons returned from the field for a variety of reasons (modifications, condemnation, unusual wear patterns, etc.) to determine components integrity and prepares written reports.
- →Recommends repair and modifications to component parts and sub-assemblies to correct faulty components identified during inspection.
- →Ensures that all inspection equipment, tools, gages, etc. used for inspecting and testing purposes is properly calibrated and functionally accurate.
- →Approves/disapproves processes using established procedures.
- →Utilizes oral and written communication (with operators, manufacturing supervision, and support organizations), to convey any problems that impede the production of repetitive defect free work.
- →Conducts pressure testing and gymnastication of breech mechanism assemblies through the use of complex mechanical and hydraulic equipment to determine whether assemblies conform to specifications.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7754d696-356b-411e-93ec-59a0a73c7133
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