Production Operator 1

About the Role

Perform shaped charge assembly procedures in a hands-on, moderate to fast-paced assembly process. This position requires on-site presence and regular attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a safety-intensive environment.
• Work on a team while maintaining a clean and well-organized work area.
• Comply with safety, quality, and job-specific policies and procedures.
• Take appropriate action when aware of any non-conformance.
• Work under the direct supervision of a trainer and Production Foreman.
• Demonstrate ability to meet general requirements and job duties with normal supervision.
• Perform normal requirements for operating production presses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment / Conditions

• Work settings range from clean indoor lab to unprotected outdoor environments.
• Frequently handle packaged/boxed explosives, explosive articles, and/or explosive powders and pellets.
• May involve instructing others in the proper handling, use, storage, and transportation of explosives.
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts.
• Moderate noise level.
• Frequently work with powders, sometimes in a dusty environment and occasionally around fumes.
• Workers must not be overly sensitive (allergies, rashes, etc.) to working in these conditions.
• Note: Any accident could be catastrophic.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, and activate tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk or hear.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance.
• Twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

These vision requirements relate to obtaining a valid driver’s license and recognizing current Hazmat warning labels or markings that are color coded.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.

General Requirements

• Zero (0) to one (1) year of relevant industry experience in shaped charge manufacturing.

Technical Requirements / Skills

• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, CE, etc.).
• Good “hands on” mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Able to read, understand, learn and follow written and verbal safety, quality and work instructions.
• Bilingual a plus.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• N/A

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Able to meet ATF & regulatory security requirements.
• Must be US citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (student Visa does not qualify), in accordance with ATF regulations.