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Chemical Operations Technician (PMA)

Ralliant

Hollister, CAFull-time$17.48–32.48/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$17.48–32.48/hr
Location
Hollister, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift Certification

Job overview

The Chemical Operations Technician handles and processes explosive powders and propellants for manufacturing operations. The role supports weighing, mixing, casting, milling, material movement, documentation, and cleanup while following safety and standard operating procedures. The technician participates in process-hazard analysis and improvement activities and must be willing to use a full-face respirator, obtain forklift certification, and cross-train in other manufacturing activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Explosive Materials HandlingReading InstructionsInterpersonal CommunicationAccurate DocumentationTask PrioritizationArithmeticRespirator UseForklift OperationLifting 30 LbsStandingStoopingWalking

Qualifications

Full-Face Respirator Fit-TestForklift CertificationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent2+ Years Manufacturing ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

On-Site

Summary:

The Chemical Operations Technician safely handles and processes explosive powders and propellants, maintains accurate documentation, supports mixing and casting operations, assists with material movement and facility cleaning, and participates in safety and process improvement activities. The role requires respirator use, forklift certification, and cross‑training across propellant manufacturing tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PacSci EMC products.

The Chemical Operations Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently handling the energetic compositions used in PSEMC. Under the direction of the area manager, handles and processes explosive powders and propellants. Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operating Procedures

  • Strict adherence to all Safety and Standard Operation Procedures

  • Accurate logging of time worked to the appropriate Job Numbers

  • Maintenance of accurate material movement documentation, magazine and oven inventory logs

  • Accurate completion of Material traceability labels

  • Delivery of material to production and other operation lines

  • Cleaning of facility, equipment, vehicles, tooling and containers with water and/or solvents

  • Handling and processing of explosive and solvent wastes

  • Completion of Standard work checklists, 5S activities and FOD control

  • Assist in the updating of process documentation

  • Participation in Daily Management meetings

  • Participation in Process Hazards Analysis

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Propellant Manufacturing Area (PMA) o peration responsibilities:

  • Weighing out of raw materials (inert, 1.1 and 1.3) from original manufacturer’s containers into the propellant mix or intermediate containers.

  • Participate in team efforts (as directed) to;

  • Assemble and break-down cast tooling

  • Receive training for and replicate lining techniques

  • Load and unload mixing / casting operations

  • Initiate and break cure cycles

  • Load & unload dry powder milling equipment

  • Support post operations clean-up activities

  • Completion of travelers and process paperwork buy-offs

  • Support other operations (as needed) with these activities

  • Must be willing to wear a full-face respirator and able to pass a respirator fit-test (no beards)

  • Must be able to receive forklift training certification

  • Must be willing to cross-train into other propellant and explosive manufacturing activities and work as directed by management

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Willingness to handle bulk quantities of explosive materials

  • Read and understand written instructions

  • Interact effectively with all levels of the organization

  • Complete documentation with a high level of accuracy

  • Prioritize tasks and work on several formulations simultaneously

  • Perform arithmetic calculations such as percentages, addition, subtraction, division and multiplication

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

  • Previous Ordnance/Energetics experience is a plus

  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Working Conditions:

  • Indoor and outdoor work areas

  • Dayshift 10hrs, 4 days a week

  • Overtime availability

  • Must be able to lift 30lbs and stand, stoop, and walk intermittently throughout the day while wearing Personal Protective Equipment

In addition to the benefits, you’d expect we also offer flexibility, stability, and prosperity:

  • A bonus payment for all associates, paid quarterly, based on performance and behavior metrics.

  • 70 years of trend setters & trail blazers with new products

  • Promote from within culture

  • Opportunity to move vertically or laterally

  • An interdependent safety culture where safety comes first! We are the shield!

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com .

PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 17.48-32.48

Is this role subject to ITAR?

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,513 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.48–32.48/hr
  • California median$26–38/hr166 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr731 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.98/hr, is 23% below the California median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 210 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in California and 1,513 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (831 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 739 of the 1,513 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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