Chemical Operations Technician (PMA)

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

7d

About The Position

The Chemical Operations Technician safely handles and processes explosive powders, propellants, and energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products. Under the direction of the area manager, the technician supports propellant manufacturing operations, including material weighing, mixing and casting activities, equipment and tooling preparation, cure cycles, and cleanup. The role also involves accurate job, inventory, and material traceability documentation; movement of materials; waste handling; facility and equipment cleaning; and participation in safety, process, and continuous-improvement activities.

The technician must be willing to handle bulk quantities of explosive materials, wear a full-face respirator and pass a fit test, obtain forklift certification, and cross-train in other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, on a dayshift schedule of 10 hours per day, four days per week. Overtime is available. The position requires lifting up to 30 pounds and intermittently standing, stooping, and walking while wearing personal protective equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible due to applicable U.S. Government contract requirements.

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.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment due to U.S. Government contract requirements.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently throughout the day while wearing personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous ordnance or energetics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently handle and process explosive powders, propellants, and other energetic compositions under the direction of the area manager.
• Follow all safety 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 in 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 manufacturer containers into propellant mix or intermediate containers.
• As directed, assemble and break down cast tooling; receive training in and replicate lining techniques; load and unload mixing and casting operations; initiate and break cure cycles; load and unload dry powder milling equipment; and support post-operation cleanup.
• Complete travelers and process paperwork buy-offs.
• Support other operations with these activities as needed.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED