Chemical Operations Technician

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Chemical Operations Technician to join our team! Responsibilities: 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous Ordnance/Energetics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handles and processes explosive powders and propellants under the direction of the area manager.
• Safely and efficiently handles energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products.
• Strictly adheres to all Safety and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Accurately logs time worked to appropriate Job Numbers.
• Maintains accurate material movement documentation, magazine and oven inventory logs.
• Completes Material traceability labels accurately.
• Delivers material to production and other operation lines.
• Cleans facility, equipment, vehicles, tooling, and containers with water and/or solvents.
• Handles and processes explosive and solvent wastes.
• Completes Standard work checklists, 5S activities, and FOD control.
• Assists in updating process documentation.
• Participates in Daily Management meetings.
• Participates in Process Hazards Analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Weighs out raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3 classified explosive materials) from original manufacturer’s containers into intermediate containers.
• Participates in team efforts to assemble and break-down milling operations.
• Performs Milling operations on industrial milling equipment.
• Dries milled materials.
• Loads and unloads dry milled powder.
• Loads operations with milled materials.
• Supports all post PMA operations clean-up activities.
• Completes travelers and process paperwork buy-offs.
• Supports other operations as needed with these activities.
• Wears a full-face respirator and passes a respirator fit-test.
• Receives forklift training certification.
• Cross-trains into other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and works as directed by management.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401K
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave (mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents)
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED