Explosive Operator - $23.58 /hr

Day & Zimmermann; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

100% paid maternity leave for up to 12

Parental leave and other PTO

Voluntary benefits and pet insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann in Parsons, Kansas is seeking a full-time Explosives Operator to operate and monitor melt systems for the production of ammunition components. The role involves handling kettles of various sizes, maintaining safety and procedural compliance, and ensuring readiness of materials for each pour.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 6 months of production equipment experience, and forklift license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School and/or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months experience operating and monitoring production equipment.
• Forklift license preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates computer interface, loss-in-weight feeder and thermocouple thermometer for melts.
• Activates and monitors Explosive Melt System and ensures explosives ready for pours.
• Adheres to approved standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates pre- and post-system checks and clean-up on all floors.

Skills

Safety awareness

Decision making

Mathematical skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Forklift license preferred

Job description

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say!® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

About Day And Zimmermann

At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say!® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com

This position pays $23.58 per hour
Mon - Fri 6:30am - 7:00pm (60 Hours a week)

We’re looking for a full-time, Explosives Operator to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

As the Explosives Operator, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Operates a computer intecont, a loss-in-weight feeder and thermocouple thermometer for melts using kettles (5 gal., 50 gal., and 250 gal.)


• Activates and monitors systems associated with Explosive Melt System for all types of explosives. Ensures there are explosives ready for each pour at the start and end of each day.


• Complies with operation-approved standard operating procedures.


• Coordinates pre and post system checks and cleans up as required on all floors.


• Coordinates pre and post system checks and cleans up as required on all floors.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Safety awareness and commitment at all times.


• Decision making skills


• Mathematical skills


• Effective communication skills


• Computer literacy

And If You Have These Qualifications

• High School and/or equivalent.


• Minimum 6 months experience in operating and monitoring of production equipment.


• Forklift License preferred

We care about our employees and it shows.

• Competitive salary


• medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage


• life, AD&D and disability insurance


• flexible spending accounts


• 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off


• voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members

To Ensure a Safe Work Environment While Meeting The Physical Demands Of The Job, You Must Be Able To Perform The Following Physical And Mental Tasks, With Or Without a Reasonable Accommodation

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.


• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)


• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)


• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)


• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds


• Repetitive motion of any part of the body


• Kneeling, crouching or crawling


• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)


• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)


• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)


• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)


• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)


• Hearing


• Talking


• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.


• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.


• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.


• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.


• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.