Entry-Level Explosives Technician — Safety‑Focused Training

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC) in Hollister, CA, seeks an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and eager learning of powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations.

Full training provided; responsibilities grow with competency. Duties include following procedures, recording data, delivering materials, and assisting with documentation and hazard analyses

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year minimum experience handling explosives or other hazardous materials preferred.
• Basic math and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Record time worked, material movement, labels, and inventory logs.
• Deliver materials to production lines, X-ray, and chemistry laboratory.
• Clean equipment, containers, facilities, and vehicles using solvents and water.
• Handle and process explosive and solvent waste safely.
• Assist in updating process documentation and hazard analyses.

Skills

Safety procedures

Regulatory compliance

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC) in Hollister, CA, seeks an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and eager learning of powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations.

Full training provided; responsibilities grow with competency. Duties include following procedures, recording data, delivering materials, and assisting with documentation and hazard analyses