Chemical Operations Technician

Ralliant • Hollister, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We're 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. Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operating Procedures is required.

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.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently throughout the day while wearing Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Ordnance/Energetics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process explosive powders and propellants.
• Safely and efficiently handle energetic compositions.
• Strictly adhere to 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.
• Accurately complete Material traceability labels.
• Deliver material to production and other operation lines.
• Clean facility, equipment, vehicles, tooling and containers with water and/or solvents.
• Handle and process explosive and solvent wastes.
• Complete Standard work checklists, 5S activities and FOD control.
• Assist in the updating of process documentation.
• Participate in Daily Management meetings.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Weigh out 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, and support all post PMA operations clean-up activities.
• Complete 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.
• 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