Manufacturing Operator

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Pay & Schedule

• Starting pay: $26.75 an hour
• 2nd shift: 2:30p–11pm
• 3rd shift: 10:30p–7am

About the Role

Efficiently set-up, fill, inspect and package all Cast Booster products. The operator will assure safe and timely processing of PETN to supply the demand of booster operations with respect to plant and site specific safety rules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture a quality Booster product
• Responsible for properly stocking manufacturing areas and preparing product for shipping
• Set up canisters on specific tooling, pouring hot pentolite into canisters and moving carts into cooling tunnels
• Melt down process of transferring melted TNT/Triton from the pre melter into main pots
• Add PETN to main pots per specific formulations, and monitoring the process per Standard Operating Procedures
• Load empty plastic or corrugated canisters onto pallets
• Clean and pack finished product into corrugated boxes for shipping
• Stamp canisters
• Drive a van/box truck to transport product, prepare, operate and unload centrifuge
• Complete proper documentation and balances while maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Promote implementation of industry best practices, pursue the elimination of waste and support initiatives in manufacturing
• Focus on improving safety and quality and minimize the impact to current production
• Actively participate in a partnership with Maintenance to problem solve safety issues and improve machine up time
• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred – on the job training is provided
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Ability to communicate with others effectively verbally
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, bend and walk through the entire shift
• Must be capable of lifting up to 58 lbs. and push/pull 83 lbs.
• Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, face shield, Tyvec, sleeves, gloves, coveralls, safety harness) as required by site specific requirements
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player