Production Operator 1

Production Operator 1

Job Category: Production/Machining/Maint Requisition Number: PRODU001700

Posted: May 12, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Milford, TX 76670, USA

Job Details

General Overview: Perform shaped charge assembly procedures working in a moderate to the fast-paced, hands-on assembly process. This position requires on-site presence and regular attendance to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities: • Performs duties in a safety-intensive environment where everyone's safety is paramount. • Works on a team while maintaining a clean and well-organized work area. • Complies with safety, quality and job specific policies and procedures and takes appropriate action when they are aware of any non-conformance. • Works under direct supervision of trainer and Production Foreman. • Demonstrate that they can meet the general requirements and job duties of the position with normal supervision. • Performs normal requirements for operating production presses. • Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment / Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work settings range from clean indoor lab to unprotected outdoor environments. The employee frequently handles packaged/boxed explosives, explosive articles and/or explosive powders and pellets. This may also involve instructing others in the proper handling, use, storage and transportation of these explosives. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee frequently works with powders, sometimes in a dusty environment and occasionally around fumes. Workers must not be overly sensitive (allergies, rashes, etc.) to working in these conditions. While rare, any accident could be catastrophic and potentially result in injury or death to many employees.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, and activate tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Stand, walk, sit, climb or balance; and twist, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities that are required by this job include: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements relate to obtaining a valid driver's license and recognizing current Hazmat warning labels or markings that are color coded.

A. Education and Training • High school diploma or the equivalent is required.

B. General Requirements • Zero (0) to one (1) year of relevant industry experience in shaped charge manufacturing.

C. Technical Requirements / Skills • Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, CE, etc.) • Good "hands on" mechanical aptitude and ability. • Able to read, understand, learn and follow written and verbal safety, quality and work instructions. • Bilingual a plus.

D. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations • N/A

E. Work Authorization / Security Clearance: • Able to meet ATF & regulatory security requirements. • Must be US citizen, or lawful permanent resident of the United States (student Visa does not qualify), in accordance with ATF regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.