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Job Description
- Req#: 102983BR
About the company
76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.
Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring Explosive Plant Operators in the RDX Finishing area at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.
This is a full time regular opportunity to join our team!
We are seeking detail oriented and highly motivated individuals to fill the role of Production Operator. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to monitoring equipment in operation buildings, weighing and sampling material, shoveling blend material, the use of respirator, packaging, drying and the transportation of material.
Physical Demands include: Working regularly with lightweight to average weight material. Handling up to sixty (60) pounds, maneuvering drums and climbing multiple levels of stairs.
Mental and/or Visual Demands: Frequent mental and visual attention, where the flow of work is intermittent or the operation involves waiting for a machine or process to complete and cycle, process checking.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Somewhat disagreeable working conditions, exposed to seasonal conditions, coveralls, safety shoes, plus other PPE required in areas. 12 hour rotating shifts.
The Holston Army Ammunition Plant is a Tobacco Free Facility.
BAE Systems helps protect those who protect us. At our R&D and chemical manufacturing facility at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant, we do this by developing safer energetic materials for our government and commercial customers. HAAP has provided high quality explosives for our soldiers since WWII and will continue to push the frontier of energetic material synthesis and manufacturing with your help. Learn more about this area of our business at www.baesystems.com/OSIjobs .
Job Title
Chemical Operator I
Postal Code
37660
Job Family
Chemical
Travel Percentage
0%
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Other
Shift
Other
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a High School Diploma or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
Required education: High School/GED
1 year experience in a manufacturing or chemical manufacturing environment, large industrial manual labor.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.Preferred Skills and Education
Experience in inventory trackingExperience working a 12-hour rotating shift.Experience operating a PLC computer system.Experience in Explosives or Chemical ManufacturingAbout BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.EEO Career Site
Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
Department
HO8_Holston PBX
Company
155_BAE SYSTEMS Ordnance Systems
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Job Category
Manufacturing & Maintenance
Recruiter
Justin Bender
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Business Area
Ordnance
Physical location of the job
Full-time onsite
Salary Max Point
49860
Salary Min Point
31140
Union Job
None