| Job Title |
Proof Technician |
| Job Description |
Test-fires Small Arms, Artillery Weapons, Ammunition, And
Bombs To Evaluate Mechanical Performance And Ballistic
Qualities, Such As Range, Accuracy, Bursting Effect, And
Armor-piercing Ability: Erects Heavy Weapons And Connects
Electrical Fire-control Apparatus According To Diagrams And
Written Instructions. Positions Small Arms In Holding Fixtures
And Rigs Trigger-pulling Device. Loads, Aims, And Fires Weapons.
Measures Gun Barrel Pressures And Computes Velocities Of
Projectile. Examines And Measures Targets To Verify Accuracy Of
Weapons And Ammunition. Refrigerates, Heats, Or Immerses
Ammunition In Water Before Firing To Verify Performance Under
Severe Temperature And Moisture Conditions. Keeps Records Of
Observations. Prepares Aerial Bombs For Test-dropping And Loads
Bombs Into Aircraft. May Prepare Experimental Ammunition And
Bombs And Devise Firing Methods. May Direct Helpers. May
Specialize In Testing Of Specific Ordnance And Be Designated
According To Type Of Item Involved.
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