Chemical Operations Technician (Mill Operator-PMA)

We are looking for a Chemical Operations Technician to join our team! Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products.

Key Responsibilities:

The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PSEMC. Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operating Procedures

Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operation Procedures

Accurate logging of time worked to the appropriate Job Numbers

Maintenance of accurate material movement documentation, magazine and oven inventory logs

Accurate completion of Material traceability labels

Delivery of material to production and other operation lines

Cleaning of facility, equipment, vehicles, tooling and containers with water and/or solvents

Handling and processing of explosive and solvent wastes

Completion of Standard work checklists, 5S activities and FOD control

Assist in the updating of process documentation

Participation in Daily Management meetings

Participation in Process Hazards Analysis

Perform other related duties as assigned

Propellant Manufacturing Area (PMA) Milling Operation responsibilities:

Weighing out of raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3 classified explosive materials) from original manufacturer’s containers into intermediate containers

Participate in team efforts (as trained and directed) to;

Assemble and break-down milling operations

Perform Milling operations on industrial milling equipment

Dry milled materials

Load & unload dry milled powder

Load operations with milled materials

Support all post PMA operations clean-up activities

Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs

Support other operations (as needed) with these activities

Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator and able to pass a respirator fit-test (no beards)

Must be able to receive forklift training certification

Must be willing to cross-train into other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and work as directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Previous Ordnance/Energetics experience is a plus

Willingness to handle bulk quantities of explosive materials

Read and understand written instructions

Interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Complete documentation with a high level of accuracy

Prioritize tasks and work on several formulations simultaneously

Perform arithmetic calculations such as percentages, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work areas

Dayshift 10hrs, 4 days a week

Overtime availability

Must be able to lift 30lbs and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently throughout the day while wearing Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits:

PTO

401K

Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave (mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents)

In addition to the benefits, you’d expect we also offer flexibility, stability, and prosperity:

A bonus payment for all associates, paid quarterly, based on performance and behavior metrics.

70 years of trend setters & trail blazers with new products

Promote from within culture

Opportunity to move vertically or laterally

An interdependent safety culture where safety comes first! We are the shield!

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