Test Fire Technician

PALMETTO STATE ARMORY
West Columbia, South Carolina 29172 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Fire and EMS
  • Summary

    JOB PURPOSE

    Palmetto State Armory engineers and manufactures and assembles the world's finest weapon systems. We are intensely focused on providing top quality small arms solutions to our customers at the best price without sacrificing quality.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Conducts test fire on all PSA rifles and pistols,
    • Reloads magazines.
    • Performs maintenance on range and target system.
    • Creates and submits daily reports.
    • Conforms to and operates within the framework of all SOPs, quality, and safety procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 2+ years of prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
    • Must be able to manage time efficiently and use sound judgement.
    • Great attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter, and work, interact, and effectively communicate with others.
    • Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
    • Maintain confidentiality as required.


    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work will be performed inside of a manufacturing facility and on actual test fire range. This position may require regular evening and weekend work and may include holidays as well.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Team members are intermittently standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as handing paperwork. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly. Cleaning material and chemicals used regularly. Must be able to wear PPE (such as Tyvek suit) and use a respirator, with or without reasonable accommodations. Any significant amount of facial hair can impact the seal of the respirator and prevent safety; must be willing to maintain either no facial hair or the minimal amount which would still allow proper use of respirator.

    DIRECT REPORTS

    Not Applicable.

    Must be at least 18 years of age.

    WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Export Control Compliance Notice

    This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.
  • Job Description

    JOB PURPOSE

    Palmetto State Armory engineers and manufactures and assembles the world's finest weapon systems. We are intensely focused on providing top quality small arms solutions to our customers at the best price without sacrificing quality.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Conducts test fire on all PSA rifles and pistols,
    • Reloads magazines.
    • Performs maintenance on range and target system.
    • Creates and submits daily reports.
    • Conforms to and operates within the framework of all SOPs, quality, and safety procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.
    QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • 2+ years of prior related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
    • Must be able to manage time efficiently and use sound judgement.
    • Great attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter, and work, interact, and effectively communicate with others.
    • Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
    • Maintain confidentiality as required.


    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work will be performed inside of a manufacturing facility and on actual test fire range. This position may require regular evening and weekend work and may include holidays as well.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    Team members are intermittently standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as handing paperwork. Team members will be lifting objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly. Cleaning material and chemicals used regularly. Must be able to wear PPE (such as Tyvek suit) and use a respirator, with or without reasonable accommodations. Any significant amount of facial hair can impact the seal of the respirator and prevent safety; must be willing to maintain either no facial hair or the minimal amount which would still allow proper use of respirator.

    DIRECT REPORTS

    Not Applicable.

    Must be at least 18 years of age.

    WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Export Control Compliance Notice

    This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.
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