Job Description
Explosive Operator - $22.90 per hour!
Job Location:  Parsons, KS 67357
Teams:  Production/Manufacturing
Req Id:  2810
Posting Start Date:  9/11/25
Job Type:  Full-Time
Work Type:  Onsite
Job Description: 

We're looking for a full time, Explosive Operator.

 

This position pays $22.90 per hour!

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 literac

 

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.

 

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 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 equipment.

•    Ability to regularly perform all job functions at 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.

 

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  APPLY NOW!  Talent Acquisition Partner: Andrew Johnson