Chemical Operations Technician

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

2d • $19 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.
• Must be willing to cross-train into other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and work as directed by management.
• US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements.

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.
• Safely and efficiently handles the energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products.
• Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operating 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.
• Weighing out of raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3 classified explosive materials) from original manufacturer’s containers into intermediate containers.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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