Chemical Technician
Ralliant•Hollister, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. This role is ideal for individuals who are highly safety‑focused, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn specialized processes within powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations. Full training is provided, with responsibilities increasing as competency and proficiency are demonstrated.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1 year, min. experience in the handling of explosives or other hazardous materials
- Basic math and mechanical skills
Nice To Haves
- Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by solo operations.
- The progression of materials to handled will be as follows: 1.3 Pellets 1.3 Granules and powders 1.1C & 1.1D Powders 1.1A Powders 1.1A Initiating Explosives
- Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by general team operations.
- Initially as an observer/safety buddy progressing to operating under direct supervision and followed by general team operations, participate in team efforts (as directed) to;
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures, standard operating processes, and regulatory requirements
- Accurately record time worked, material movement, traceability labels, and inventory logs
- Deliver materials to production lines, X-ray, and chemistry laboratory
- Clean equipment, tooling, containers, facilities, and vehicles using solvents and water
- Safely handle and process explosive and solvent waste
- Participate in daily management meetings, 5S activities, FOD control, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in updating process documentation and hazard analyses
- Breakdown of dry 1.1 and 1.3 explosives from intermediate containers into increments for the production lines and chemical analysis.
- Assist in the Bulk breakdown of 1.3 and 1.1 (non-initiating) explosives
- Support PMA & LFE operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a
- Weighing out of raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3) from original manufacturer’s containers into the propellant mix or intermediate containers.
- Participate in team efforts (as directed) to; Assemble and break-down cast tooling, Load and unload mixing / casting operations, Initiate and break cure cycles, Load & unload dry powder milling equipment, Support post operations clean-up activities, Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs
- Support Powder Blending & LFE operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a
- Clean, measure and weigh inert metal tubes
- Crimp, point and otherwise prepare inert metal tubes for loading
- Remotely Swag & Draw sealed, loaded tubes
- Remotely Crimp, Point, Sample & Cut loaded tubes
- Perform de-finning & Yoder operations
- Preliminary Coreload
- Support post operations clean-up activities
- Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs
- Support Powder Blending & PMA operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2a
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
