Ammunition Visual Inspector

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is currently seeking a Visual Inspector of live ammunition in loose and linked configurations to join our team! At UTRS, we enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. As a company, we provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, management, and digital services to the public and private sectors. We are looking for someone that will support our mission to consistently deliver creative, high-quality, technology-based services to our customers on time and within budget.

This position will be responsible for working in a team environment, geared toward the Research, Develop and Engineer technologies for software and weapon systems. This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal.

What will you be doing?

This position will be a key member of the Small Caliber Munitions Division. 

Duties include:

• Perform 100% visual inspections of loaded cartridges, both loose and in linked belts


• Package ammunition in multiple configurations


• Operate automated equipment for loading, weighing, counting, linking of ammunition


• Work within an inventory tracking system to maintain proper material counts

Other Duties may include:

• May be required in the Loading, Assembly and Packaging of small caliber ammunition.


• May include operating machinery or running equipment.


• The individual shall be able to perform MIL-STD inspection and packaging specifications for live ammunition.


• Candidates shall be able to visually inspect ammunition by hand and look for multiple defects at a time.

What skills will the ideal candidate have to be successful?

This position will require the following skillsets and experience:

• Acute attention to detail


• Strong vision, corrected or uncorrected


• Ability to sustain repetitive tasks


• Familiarity with firearms and ammunition and plus


• Ability to visually inspect ammunition by hand and identify multiple defects at once


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Possess a high standard for quality and efficiency


• Must be flexible, self-starter and able to work autonomously


• Strong work ethic


• Must be a team player, able to multitask and prioritize accordingly


• Understanding of a manufacturing environment


• Must be a US Citizen


• Must have a valid driver’s license


• Pass drug and alcohol testing


• Must be able to obtain a clearance through the DoD security background investigation process


• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card


• Must be able to work in a physical capacity, standing, with repetitive lifting


• Will be required to handle small arms propellant


• Must be able to take and pass AMMO-45 and AMMO-63 online certifications and appropriate safety training on-the-job


• Past or present military personnel are encouraged to apply


• UTRS has COVID-19 vaccination status requirement.

Read about our benefits here: Our Benefits - UTRS | Always, Got Your Back

UTRS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. UTRS is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications.

For more information or to apply now, go to the website below:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf 

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/vevraa/self-id-form