Overview
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Technician Specialist located in Anniston, AL.
LOCATION : Anniston Army Depot. Anniston, AL
JOB STATUS : Part-time
CLEARANCE : Secret
TRAVEL : 10%
Responsibilities
- Provide part time support for demilitarization operation at Anniston Army Depot.
- Maintain appropriate certifications for Ammunition and Explosives (A&E) hands-on work including : AvMC A&E Handler certification, respirator certification, forklift certification, and Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Prepare mix ingredients using techniques including rotary evaporation of solvents; dry inert and explosive solid materials; assist with grinding explosive oxidizers to desired particle size using laboratory hammer mill and fluid energy mill; and sampling ingredients for chemical analysis.
- Familiar with the characteristics and interactions of different commonly used chemical and explosive ingredients.
- Familiar with the necessary mixing order of ingredient addition, mix interval times, mix process temperatures, and mixer blade speeds for various formulation types including high performance composite propellants, double-base minimum smoke propellants, and castable warhead formulations.
- Assist with troubleshooting difficulties encountered during processing and recommend solutions to propellant formulators. Familiar with propulsion industry operational equipment, material handling equipment, and process control instrumentation.
- Dispose of hazardous waste generated during ingredient preparation or mixing processes and ensure environmental, health, and safety focus is maintained in explosive mixing operations.
Required Qualifications / Skills
High School Diploma.Five years of experience supporting Demil or explosive operations.Active Secret Security ClearanceSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Part-timeJob function
Information TechnologyIndustries
Defense and Space ManufacturingWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
J-18808-Ljbffr