Universal Booster Operator - Weekends

Description

• [Company] , a wholly owned subsidiary of[Company] , is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America and Australia, as well as selected customers in the Asia Pacific region. Due to continued results and world-leading innovation, customers in the mining, quarry, construction, pipeline and geophysical exploration industries choose[Company] .

Position Summary:

• Reports to Booster Shift Supervisor.
• Schedule: Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Pay: $20/hr.

Responsible for the following:

• To safely and efficiently set up of canisters on specific tooling, pouring hot pentolite into canisters, and moving carts into cooling tunnels. 
• Melt down process of transferring melted TNT/Triton from the pre-melter to main pots.
• The operator will be required to add PETN to main pots per specific formulation, and monitoring the process per our operating specifications.
• The operator will be loading empty plastic or corrugated canisters onto pallets.
• The operator will be cleaning and packing finished product into corrugated boxes, stamping canisters.  Operator must drive van truck to transport product, prepare, operate and unload centrifuge.
• Employee must complete proper documentation while maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.

Essential Functions:

• Must be resilient; possess awareness of self and others while working individually or with a team.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written along with basic math skills and record keeping abilities.
• Perform specific duties in order to support site operation and customer deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
• Must understand and follow all Standard Operating Procedures, company directives, safety rules and plant policies.
• Actively use and promote take 5 program.
• Other duties may be assigned within the capabilities of the successful candidate, as determined by management.

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (minimum).
• Experience: Not required, but manufacturing experience preferred.  On the job training is provided.
• Possessor of Explosives certification/Must be 21 years old.

Work Environment & Physical Conditions:

• Ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, face shield, Tyvec, sleeves and gloves) as required by site-specific requirements.
• Must be able to stand, sit, squat, bend and walk correctly and be capable of lifting up to 58 lbs. and push/pull 83 lbs.
• Must be able to work safely with explosive materials while wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment.