Chemical Operations Technician (PMA)

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

6d

About The Position

The Chemical Operations Technician safely handles and processes explosive powders, propellants, and other energetic compositions used in company products. Under the direction of the area manager, the technician supports propellant manufacturing operations, maintains accurate production and material documentation, moves materials, cleans facilities and equipment, and participates in safety, process-improvement, and daily management activities. The position includes cross-training in propellant and explosive manufacturing tasks and requires willingness to wear a full-face respirator and obtain forklift certification.

Propellant Manufacturing Area responsibilities include weighing raw materials from manufacturer containers into mix or intermediate containers; assisting with cast-tooling assembly and breakdown; learning and replicating lining techniques; loading and unloading mixing, casting, and dry-powder milling equipment; initiating and breaking cure cycles; supporting post-operation cleanup; completing travelers and process paperwork; and supporting other operations as needed.

The role is based in indoor and outdoor work areas and is scheduled for a 10-hour dayshift, four days per week, with overtime availability. Employees must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently while wearing personal protective equipment. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible.

Requirements

• Willingness to handle bulk quantities of explosive materials.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to complete documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on several formulations simultaneously.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations, including percentages, addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to wear a full-face respirator and ability to pass a respirator fit test; beards are not permitted for the fit test.
• Ability to receive forklift training and certification.
• Willingness to cross-train in other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and work as directed by management.
• U.S. citizenship, due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently while wearing personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous ordnance or energetics experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently handle and process explosive powders, propellants, and energetic compositions under the direction of the area manager.
• Follow all safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Accurately log time worked to the appropriate job numbers.
• Maintain accurate material-movement documentation, magazine and oven inventory logs, and material traceability labels.
• Deliver materials to production and other operation lines.
• Clean facilities, equipment, vehicles, tooling, and containers using water and/or solvents.
• Handle and process explosive and solvent wastes.
• Complete standard-work checklists, 5S activities, and foreign-object-debris (FOD) control.
• Assist with updating process documentation.
• Participate in daily management meetings and Process Hazards Analysis.
• Weigh raw materials, including inert and 1.1 and 1.3 materials, from original manufacturer containers into propellant mix or intermediate containers.
• Assist with assembly and breakdown of cast tooling, receive training in lining techniques, and replicate those techniques.
• Load and unload mixing, casting, and dry-powder milling equipment.
• Initiate and break cure cycles.
• Support post-operation cleanup and complete travelers and process-paperwork buy-offs.
• Support other operations as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus payment for all associates based on performance and behavior metrics.
• Flexibility, stability, and prosperity.
• Promote-from-within culture.
• Opportunity to move vertically or laterally.

What This Job Offers

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