Explosive Operator - $23.58 ​/hr

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!

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!

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…