Explosives Blaster Trainee (Greencastle, PA)
About The Position
Orica is hiring an Explosives Blaster Trainee to work alongside experienced blasters in mining and quarry environments. This hands-on field role involves learning and supporting safe blasting practices, including assisting with loading, tying, and firing blasts, as well as stemming, timing, and proper product use under the supervision of experienced blasters. The trainee follows strict safety procedures, identifies hazards, and participates in daily and monthly safety activities while developing skills for a professional blasting career. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with early morning starts, local driving of approximately 2–3 hours, and workdays of approximately 10–12 hours. Overtime may be needed, and up to 10% overnight travel may be required. Occasional travel outside the regional market area may also be required. The role requires flexibility to meet customer demands and changing weather conditions, and awareness of large haulage vehicles and specialized equipment operating around blast patterns. The work is outdoors in varied weather and bench conditions and involves moderate physical demands in a fast-paced environment. Orica offers a competitive hourly wage, a company truck, and opportunities to learn and develop within a diverse, collaborative global company.
Requirements
- At least one year of industry experience.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and basic math skills for daily inventory tasks.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects, daily responsibilities, and urgent situations.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and bench conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and carry 50 pounds or more of product or materials.
- Ability to load product, pull large hoses, fill drilled holes, and climb on and off trucks.
- Ability to shovel gravel frequently, push and pull equipment, and perform frequent bending, squatting, and general mobility throughout the workday.
- Ability to manage moderate physical demands in a fast-paced environment and potentially extended work hours.
- Flexibility to meet customer demands and changing work schedules.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills, including the ability and willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Assist experienced blasters under their supervision in conducting shot service activities safely, including stemming, timing, and proper product use.
- Learn and assist with loading, tying, and firing blasts in mining and quarry environments.
- Follow strict safety procedures and identify hazards.
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings.
- Remain flexible to customer demands, work schedules, and changing weather conditions.
- Stay aware of large haulage vehicles and specialized equipment operating in and around blast patterns.
- Perform local driving and occasional travel outside the regional market area as required.
- Manage daily inventory tasks and prioritize projects, daily responsibilities, and urgent situations.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, with three plans to choose from.
- Dental insurance, with two plans to choose from.
- Vision insurance, with two plans to choose from.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Basic employee life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Voluntary employee and dependent life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-provided Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident plans.
- Voluntary identity theft protection.
- Voluntary legal plan.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-provided maternity leave.
- Company-provided bonding leave.
- Accrued paid time off.
- Paid sick and safe time.
- Nine scheduled holidays and two floating holidays.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Company truck.
- Opportunities for learning and career development in a diverse, collaborative culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
