Chemical Technician (Second Shift)

Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. This role is ideal for individuals who are highly safetyfocused detailoriented and eager to learn specialized processes within powder blending propellant manufacturing and linear formed explosives operations. Full training is provided with responsibilities increasing as competency and proficiency are demonstrated.

This is for the second shift and the hours are 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM Monday-Thursday

Key Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures standard operating processes and regulatory requirements
Accurately record time worked material movement traceability labels and inventory logs
Deliver materials to production lines X-ray and chemistry laboratory
Clean equipment tooling containers facilities and vehicles using solvents and water
Safely handle and process explosive and solvent waste
Participate in daily management meetings 5S activities FOD control and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in updating process documentation and hazard analyses

1. Specific Duties Responsibilities and Requirements:

   1. Chemical Technician I Entry level

      1. Duties and responsibilities as listed in Section 1.

      2. Powder Blending

         1. Breakdown of dry 1.1 and 1.3 explosives from intermediate containers into increments for the production lines and chemical analysis. Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by solo operations. The progression of materials to handled will be as follows:

            1. 1.3 Pellets

            2. 1.3 Granules and powders

            3. 1.1C & 1.1D Powders

            4. 1.1A Powders

            5. 1.1A Initiating Explosives

         2. Assist in the Bulk breakdown of 1.3 and 1.1 (non-initiating) explosives

         3. Support PMA & LFE operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a

      3. Propellant Manufacturing Area (PMA)

         Weighing out of raw materials (inert 1.1 and 1.3) from original manufacturers containers into the propellant mix or intermediate containers. Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by general team operations.

         1. Participate in team efforts (as directed) to;

            1. Assemble and break-down cast tooling

            2. Load and unload mixing / casting operations

            3. Initiate and break cure cycles

            4. Load & unload dry powder milling equipment

            5. Support post operations clean-up activities

            6. Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs

         2. Support Powder Blending & LFE operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a

2. Linear Formed Explosives area (LFE)

   1. Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by general team operations participate in team efforts (as directed) to;

      1. Clean measureandweigh inert metal tubes

         1. Crimp point and otherwise prepare inert metal tubes for loading

            1. Remotely Swag & Draw sealed loaded tubes

            2. Remotely Crimp Point Sample & Cut loaded tubes

            3. Perform de-finning & Yoder operations

            4. Preliminary Coreload

            5. Support post operations clean-up activities

            6. Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs

         2. Support Powder Blending & PMA operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience Required:1 year min. experience in the handling of explosives or other hazardous materials
• Basic math and mechanical skills
• US Citizen

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