Explosives Manufacturing Technician I

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

PacSci EMC in Hollister, CA is seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. This role emphasizes safety, detail, and readiness to learn specialized processes in powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations. Full training provided, with responsibilities increasing as competency is demonstrated. The team values precision and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Record time worked, materials movement, traceability labels, and inventory logs.
• Deliver materials to production lines, X-ray, and chemistry laboratory.
• Clean equipment, tooling, containers, facilities, and vehicles.
• Safely handle and process explosive and solvent waste.
• Participate in 5S activities, daily management meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Update process documentation and hazard analyses.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Detail-oriented

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PacSci EMC in Hollister, CA is seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I to join our explosives manufacturing team. This role emphasizes safety, detail, and readiness to learn specialized processes in powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations. Full training provided, with responsibilities increasing as competency is demonstrated. The team values precision and adherence to safety standards.