Fills small, metal primer cups with a wet explosive priming mixture to create primers for Centerfire or Shotshell ammunition. Follows oral and written instructions, wears protective equipment where and when directed and obeys all plant and safety rules and regulations. Note: Persons assigned to this job are subject to certain restrictions under the Safe Explosives Act of 2002. Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions) Transports wet explosive mix from storage window to work station. Fills small, metal primer cups with wet explosive priming mixture by rubbing mixture back and forth across charging plate with a rubbing tool. Inspects charging plate visually to determine if each hole has a pellet. Positions charging plates on knockout fixture and manually knock out mixture into plates containing primer cups. Cleans plates, charging table, walls, floors and other equipment using water, detergents or other solutions as may be required. Must adhere to all explosive safety procedures. Maintains equipment and work area in a neat, clean and orderly manner at all times. Works in a safe manner and obeys plant, department and area rules and regulations and proactively encourages other team members to do so. Obtains, maintains and wears or uses all necessary safety equipment as directed by work instructions or area supervisor. Attends shift, department and plant meetings in a timely manner as directed by supervisor. Maintains process integrity with proper documentation and observance of process records. May handle hazardous waste, including labeling, inspecting, storing and transferring. Hazardous Waste Management training must be completed within six months of entering the job and annually each year thereafter. All employees handling hazardous waste must work under direct supervision of a supervisor or other employee trained in hazardous waste management until the employee has received Hazardous Waste Management training. NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required. Overtime, including working extended shift hours and/or during scheduled days off, may be required.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees