Chemical Technician (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Chemical Technician (Manufacturing): Performing specialized processes in powder blending, propellant manufacturing, and linear formed explosives operations with an accent on safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Focus on accurately handling explosive materials, maintaining detailed inventory logs, and executing precision weighing and mixing operations.

Location: Onsite in Hollister, CA, United States. US citizenship is required.

Salary: $16.92–$31.44 per hour

Company

hirify.global Corporation (via PacSci EMC) provides leading-edge energetic materials, devices, and subsystems for military and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Follow strict safety procedures, standard operating processes, and regulatory requirements in an explosives manufacturing environment.
• Perform powder blending of dry explosives, progressing from observer to solo operations.
• Execute propellant manufacturing tasks, including raw material weighing, mixing, and casting operations.
• Operate in the Linear Formed Explosives (LFE) area, managing tube preparation, remote loading, and finishing operations.
• Maintain precise records of material movement, traceability labels, and inventory logs.
• Safely handle and process explosive and solvent waste while conducting equipment and facility cleaning.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the handling of explosives or other hazardous materials.
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills.
• US citizenship is required due to U.S. Government contractual requirements.
• Must adhere to U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training provided for entry-level technicians.
• Eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.
• Commitment to a "Safety First, Quality Every Time" culture.
• Inclusive workplace emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity.