Job Description

CHEMICAL OPERATOR

Our company is currently seeking a skilled and experienced PETN Chemical Operator for our explosive manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have some mechanical and chemical experience, excellent communication skills, and a high degree of mechanical and chemical aptitude. The successful applicant will be responsible for operating production line equipment, handling and packaging finished goods, loading raw materials, monitoring the production process, operating loading machinery, maintaining work area and equipment, carrying out basic quality and testing checks, data logging, and reporting any issues with equipment directly to supervision. The applicant must be willing and able to cross-train into all positions within the PETN process. The applicant must understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (Work Instructions) and production directives without deviation. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., sit, stand, climb stairs and qualify for all required PPE.

ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER

Austin Powder manufactures a full line of industrial explosives and provides blasting services to customers in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas industries -- all for the purpose of providing aggregate, energy, and mineral products to consumers.

Our values of commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the power of family are the very bedrock upon which our company's culture is built. We truly value our team which is why we offer competitive opportunities for career growth and advancement .

WORK EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS

• Must have basic understanding of computers
• Must be able to handle working in chemical manufacturing environment
• Must be self-starter capable of working in team or sole contributor
• Good organization and record keeping skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work overtime when applicable
• Swing Shift 12 hour shift schedule

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a high school education or equivalent mandatory

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of experience in Chemical Operations
• Previous working experience with Process Safety Management
• Explosive or chemical manufacturing
• Mechanically inclined
• Previous working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this night shift position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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