Primer-Chemical Area Technician Lvl 3B 10 hr

About the role

The Chemical Area Technician Level 2 is responsible for manufacturing, weighing, and transporting various chemical products. This position involves treating hazardous waste, maintaining logbooks, and performing various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observes and follows all safety rules and corrects potential hazards.
• Produces Lead Styphnate, Tetrazene, Tri-Nitro Resorcinol (TNR), Washes, and Primer Fines.
• Weights and vacuums PETN and other products.
• Treats hazardous waste according to FCC's permit and regulations.
• Maintains logbooks for traceability and government agency requirements.
• Cleans work areas, including sweeping and shoveling snow, and assisting in cleaning settling tanks.
• Inventory chemicals and finished products daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Transports materials using trucks and material handling equipment.
• Interacts with supervisors, chemists, and colleagues for cross-training and covering absences.
• Maintains control system areas and the break room.
• Performs related projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent safety record and safe work habits.
• Computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and follow procedures and instructions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with occasional lifting and moving up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and obtain forklift certification.
• Must be able to obtain ATF Possessor license.

Qualifications

• Chemical Area Technician experience or background in explosives is preferred.

Skills

• High level of attentiveness for safety and problem-solving.
• Reading and interpreting detailed written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Mathematical calculations for effective work performance.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and gear discounts.

Pay

The starting hourly rate is $25.12. The actual annual salary will be mutually agreed upon based on experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements.