Primer-Chemical Area Technician Lvl 3B 10hr day shift

Job Description Is your dream job to help an amazing organization that supports your hobbies in a critical way? This position could be your dream come true! From muskets to modern day, generations of hunters and shooters have trusted legendary Remington ammunition. Loaded in Lonoke, Arkansas by American workers, our wide array of pioneering sporting and hunting ammunition promises to get the job done every time the trigger is pulled. At Remington Ammunition, we’re here for everyone who loads a round of ammo into a handgun, rifle, or shotgun. “Working Together to Make it Better” is the phrase we use to highlight the importance of a team environment. We value and entrust every one of our members to help influence the business in the right direction. As such, the Chemical Area Technician must use and handle chemicals such as soda ash, Nitric and Sulfuric acids, Resorcinol, Sodium Sulfate, Magnesium Styphnate, Lead Nitrite, and other related chemicals and solutions. Additional responsibilities include the following: Identify, transport, and store explosive materials according to specified safety procedures. Operate and tend mixing kettles, drowning tanks, storage tanks, filters, disposable tubs, etc. to manufacture the explosive ingredients used in priming mixtures. Perform and maintain appropriate paperwork and record keeping, maintaining inventory and BATFE requirements of licenses. Perform tasks such as reading and calibrating PH meters, moisture balances, and basic math skills to adjust solutions for proper makeup and other tasks needed to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Combine various ingredients into premixes by weighing, sieving and blending raw materials according to specified formulas. Combine wet initialing powders, oxidizers, and fuel powders by use of a mixing machine from a remote control house to make wet priming mixtures. Identify, transport and store explosive mixture according to specified procedure. Perform and maintain appropriate paperwork and record keeping. Perform other task in associated area as needed. Employees must adhere to all explosive safety procedures at all times. This position requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Must complete a written aptitude evaluation and interview process. Must be able to lift 40+ pounds. Prior to assignment in an explosive area, employee must be examined by plant physician. This will include the requirements of the periodic physical plus EKG. Persons assigned to this job are subject to certain restrictions under the Safe Explosives Act of 2002. Prior to being placed in the assignment, successful bidders will be required to submit completed forms to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) for certification as an "Employee Possessor" under the terms of this act. Submission of this form will also result in a background check being performed by the BATFE to determine the employee's eligibility to possess explosives. Work Environment: Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. Pay Range: Starting Hourly Rate: $25.12 The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission! Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gun Control Act Requirements: It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. “Working Together to Make it Better” is the phrase we use to highlight the importance of a team environment. We value and entrust every one of our members to help influence the business in the right direction. Every employee should be trained how to successfully do their jobs, encouraged to reach their desired level of growth within the company, and coached to be responsible for results and continued improvement. A team built with members passionate about embracing change and trying to constantly get better will ensure we will be around for another 200 years. Remington is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. 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