Ammunition Inspector

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Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $63,551.00 To $63,551.00 Annually

The Ammunition Inspector is responsible for inspecting, testing, and evaluating ammunition, explosives, and related materials to ensure they meet safety, quality, and performance standards. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of munitions used by military or law enforcement personnel.

• Inspect ammunition and explosives for defects, damage, deterioration, or nonconformities.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to test explosive components and related systems.
• Conduct lot acceptance inspections, surveillance inspections, and condition coding.
• Record inspection results and maintain detailed reports in compliance with safety regulations.
• Identify unsafe or hazardous conditions and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and transportation of ammunition in accordance with regulations.
• Assist in demilitarization, renovation, or disposal of unserviceable munitions.
• Collaborate with logistics, safety, and operations teams to coordinate safe ammunition handling.
• Comply with all federal, military, and environmental regulations (e.g., DOD, OSHA, ATF).
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and inspection standards
• Proficient in documentation and reporting
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy objects and work in various environments

• Frequent bending, standing, walking, sitting
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer and peripherals
• Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner with senior level staff and customers.
• Use of appropriate PPE i.e. hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel toe shoes.
• Use of appropriate hand tools i.e. hammer, screwdriver, pry bar
• Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, and other potential allergens.
• Frequent, short duration (>30 min) exposure to the elements i.e. weather variations.
• Occasional, extended duration (