Explosive Operator - $23.58 /hr

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we ensure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, our capabilities include production of direct and indirect fire, components, special projects, and more. With over 120 years of experience, our teams consistently exceed expectations.

About the role

We’re looking for a full-time Explosives Operator to join our team in Parsons, Kansas. This role involves operating and monitoring explosive melt systems to support ammunition production.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computer interface, loss-in-weight feeder, and thermocouple thermometer for melts using kettles (5 gal., 50 gal., and 250 gal.).
• Activate and monitor systems associated with the Explosive Melt System for all types of explosives.
• Ensure explosives are ready for each pour at the start and end of each day.
• Comply with operation-approved standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate pre- and post-system checks and clean up as required on all floors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating and monitoring production equipment.
• Forklift license preferred.

Skills

• Safety awareness and commitment at all times.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Mathematical proficiency.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Visual acuity (e.g., preparing and analyzing data, transcribing documents, viewing a computer, reading, inspecting objects, operating machinery).
• Balancing, stooping, reaching, lifting (objects over 15 pounds), repetitive motion, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Pushing or pulling (e.g., pressing against objects in a downward, outward, dragging, or hauling motion).
• Manual dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other finger-based tasks).
• Grasping (e.g., using hands to apply pressure).
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture).
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles).
• Hearing and talking.
• Capacity to think, concentrate, and focus for long periods.
• Ability to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to wear required equipment (e.g., mask, respirator, bulletproof vest).
• Ability to perform job functions at the worksite regularly.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise).

Pay

$23.58 per hour.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM (60 hours per week).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, and other paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits and discount programs, including pet insurance.