Operator - Booster

Austin Powder•McArthur, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Minimum age of 18
Must meet all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an atf explosive processor
1+ years of manufacturing experience or 1+ years explosive or chemical manufacturing
Mechanically inclined
Availability to work various shifts and overtime on short notice
Basic Math skills (basic counting skills required)
Ability to read and maintain proper documentation as required.
Meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive processor.
Must be able to work in various conditions (hot/cold and wet floors)
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Availability to work various shifts as required by business demands.
Must be able to work in loud work environment; hearing protection required in some areas (range of 50 – 90 decibels)
Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
Must be able to stand/walk up to 10 hours per day.
Have high manual dexterity.
Ability to work overtime when applicable.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to wear work uniforms and required PPE.
Ability to get fitted and wear formal respirator, half face style, as needed.
Ability to work on a ladder (i.e., heightened work surface)
Must be forklift certified.
May have to be certified to drive box truck and semi-tractor.
Must be able to operate various types of machinery and set up of machines
Must understand the need to be cross trained and willing to do different tasks daily.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and auxiliary systems.
Perform DOT and pre-trip inspections in accordance with FMSCR 392, 393, and 396.
Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) services—daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
Diagnose drivability issues using computerized diagnostic tools.
Complete work orders, log labor hours, and track parts usage in SQ7 vehicle maintenance software.
Communicate inventory needs leads and supervisors.
Execute welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
Maintain and repair pumps and auxiliary systems.
Understand and troubleshoot electrical and lighting systems.
Fill out required documentation and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain a positive attitude.