Chemical Operations Technician

Socket.dev; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Health Insurance (medical, dental, eye

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

PacSci EMC in California is seeking a Chemical Operations Technician to join our manufacturing team. Under the area manager's direction, you will safely handle explosive powders and propellants and ensure energetic materials are processed to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include accurate logging, material movement documentation, delivering materials to production lines, maintaining 5S, participating in process hazards analysis, and assisting in documentation updates.

Qualifications

• Read and understand written instructions.
• Complete documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must be willing to wear PPE and perform required safety tasks.

Responsibilities

• Handle and process explosive powders and propellants safely.
• Accurately log time to Job Numbers and maintain documentation.
• Deliver material to production lines and assist in clean-up and logistics.
• Maintain 5S practices and participate in process hazards analyses.
• Assist in updating process documentation and participate in daily management meetings.
• Support milling operations including weighing raw materials and loading/unloading milled powders.

Skills

Reading instructions

Documentation accuracy

Team communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift training

Respirator fit-test

Job description

We are looking for a Chemical Operations Technicianto join our team!

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products.

The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PSEMC. Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operating Procedures

• Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operation Procedures
• Accurate logging of time worked to the appropriate Job Numbers
• Maintenance of accurate material movement documentation,magazineand oven inventory logs
• Accurate completion of Material traceability labels
• Delivery of material to production and other operation lines
• Cleaning of facility, equipment, vehicles,toolingand containers with water and/or solvents
• Handling and processing of explosive and solvent wastes
• Completion of Standard work checklists, 5S activities and FOD control
• Assist in the updating of process documentation
• Participation in Daily Management meetings
• Participation in Process Hazards Analysis
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Propellant Manufacturing Area (PMA)

Milling Operation responsibilities:

• Weighing outof raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3 classified explosive materials) from original manufacturer’s containers into intermediate containers
• Participate in team efforts (as trained and directed)to;
  • Assemble and break-down milling operations
  • Perform Milling operations on industrial milling equipment
  • Dry milled materials
  • Load & unload dry milled powder
  • Load operationswith milled materials
  • Support all post PMA operations clean-up activities
  • Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs
  • Support other operations (as needed) with these activities
• Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator and able to pass a respirator fit-test (no beards)
• Must be able to receive forklift training certification
• Must be willing to cross-train into other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and work as directed by management.

Qualifications – External/internal:

• Read and understand written instructions.
• Interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Complete documentation with a high level of accuracy.
• Prioritize tasks and work on several formulations simultaneously.
• Perform arithmetic calculationssuch as percentages, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous Ordnance/Energetics experience is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work areas
• Dayshift 10hrs, 4 days a week
• Overtime availability
• Must be able to lift 30lbs and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently throughout the day while wearing Personal Protective Equipment

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401K
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, optical)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave (mothers,fathers,and adoptive parents)

In addition to the benefits, you’d expect we also offer flexibility, stability, and prosperity:

• A bonus payment for all associates, paid quarterly, based on performance and behavior metrics.
• 70 years of trend setters & trail blazers with new products
• Promote from within culture
• Opportunity to move vertically or laterally
• An interdependent safety culture where safety comes first!We are the shield!

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC)

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Fortive.com/inclusion-diversity We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].