Energetics Operator II

Industrious Ventures; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 27 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Energetics Operator II for onsite work in Penrose, CO and Pueblo, CO. The role supports energetic production efforts, changeovers, and mentoring of Operator I staff to ensure high quality and throughput.

You will operate production lines, perform inspections, and uphold safety and 5S standards in a high-hazard environment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and training initiatives for the team.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hazardous material handling and explosive safety principles.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, batch sheets, and production travelers with accuracy.
• Awareness of quality control procedures and documentation requirements.
• Competence in operating mechanical or automated production equipment.
• Strong focus on detail, safety, and reliability in hazardous environments.

Responsabilités

• Operate one or more production lines or machines following standard work and instructions, meeting rate and quality targets.
• Perform in‑process inspections, use basic measuring tools, and document quality results.
• Assist with setups and changeovers, including tooling, fixtures, and basic parameter adjustments.
• Train and mentor Operator I employees on safe operation and standard work.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records in logs or ERP/MES.
• Follow safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards; participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in training and cross‑training to learn additional operations as needed.

Connaissances

Hazardous material handling

Explosive safety principles

Operate production equipment

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Description du poste

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Energetics Operator II for Voyager Technologies is responsible for supporting energetic production efforts. The Energetics Operator II is an experienced production operator who can run multiple machines or complex processes with limited supervision. This role supports changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and mentoring of Operator I employees, while maintaining higher expectations for quality and throughput.

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of the Manufacturing and Operations team based in Penrose, CO/Pueblo, CO. This role is onsite based in Penrose, CO and Pueblo, CO.

In this role, the essential functions are:

• Independently operate one or more production lines or machines, following standard work and work instructions, meeting rate and quality targets.
• Perform in‑process inspections, use basic measuring tools, and document quality results.
• Assist with setups and changeovers, including tooling, fixtures, and basic parameter adjustments.
• Train and mentor Operator I employees on safe, effective operation and standard work.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records in logs or ERP/MES.
• Follow safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards; participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in training and cross‑training to learn additional operations as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of hazardous material handling and explosive safety principles.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, batch sheets, and production travelers with accuracy.
• Awareness of quality control procedures and documentation requirements.
• Competence in operating mechanical or automated production equipment.
• Strong focus on detail, safety, and reliability in hazardous environments.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with measuring tools (scales, gauges, etc.).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including:
  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Pass pre-employment drug test.
  • Pass State and Federal background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and six sigma methodologies

Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment
• Ability to work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives
• Ability to wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site-specific requirements such as end-of-day showering
• Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug‑free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003 and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The good faith hourly range for this role is $24.00 –$24.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well‑being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well‑being.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on‑demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long‑term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well‑being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.