Second-Shift Explosives Chemical Technician

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

Job summary

PacSci EMC is seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I in Hollister, CA, to join our explosives manufacturing team. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and rapid learning of specialized powder blending, propellant production, and linear formed explosives operations.

Full training is provided, with responsibilities increasing as competency is demonstrated. This is a second-shift position (3:00 PM–1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, standard operating processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Record time worked, material 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.
• Assist in updating process documentation and hazard analyses.

Skills

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PacSci EMC is seeking an entry-level Chemical Technician I in Hollister, CA, to join our explosives manufacturing team. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and rapid learning of specialized powder blending, propellant production, and linear formed explosives operations.

Full training is provided, with responsibilities increasing as competency is demonstrated. This is a second-shift position (3:00 PM–1:30 AM, Monday–Thursday).