Chemical Technician IWe 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.
Key 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
- Specific Duties, Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Chemical Technician I – Entry level
- Duties and responsibilities as listed in Section 1.Powder Blending
Breakdown of dry 1.1 and 1.3 explosives from intermediate containers into increments for the production lines and chemical analysis. 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 Pellets1.3 Granules and powders1.1C & 1.1D Powders1.1A Powders1.1A Initiating Explosives
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 2aPropellant Manufacturing Area (PMA)
Weighing out of raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3) from original manufacturer's containers into the propellant mix or intermediate containers. 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; 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 activitiesCompletion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offsSupport Powder Blending & LFE operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2aLinear Formed Explosives area (LFE)
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; 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 activitiesCompletion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offsSupport Powder Blending & PMA operations (as needed) with activities as listed in Section 2aMinimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience Required:
1 year, min. experience in the handling of explosives or other hazardous materials Basic math and mechanical skillsUS Citizen
