Explosive Operator

This Position pays $23.58 per hour!

We're looking for a full‑time, Explosives Operator to join the Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

• Operates a computer interface, 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.

• Safety awareness and commitment at all times.
• Decision making skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer literacy.

• 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. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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 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 work 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 equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at the company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)

Talent Acquisition Partner:
Andrew Johnson