Amentum is seeking a Munitions Destroyer to join our team in Hawthorne, Nevada to support the Hawthorne Army Depot. The munition destroyer is responsible for production, storage, receipt, shipment, inspection, maintenance, or testing of explosive ordnance items or components to meet productivity and quality goals at the Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne, Nevada. Position reports to the Ammunition Demilitarization Operations.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform manual, technical, and mechanically assisted duties involved with the destruction, production, storage, receipt, shipment, inspection, maintenance, or testing of explosive ordnance items or components.
- Follows all pertinent local, state, and federal compliance documents and procedures.
- Checks tools, material, and equipment of safety and maintains constant vigilance thorough the visual inspection to prevent accidents
- Under Leader/Crafts direct supervision performs disposal of various munitions
- Munitions Destroyers can be assigned to various areas including but not limited to: Ammo Processing, Disposal Operations, Production Support, and Inventory
- Operate mobile equipment such as MHE, vehicles for transporting personnel, tools, equipment, ammunition components, or machines used in the manufacture or demilitarization of munitions such as chemical stripping vats, stress relief ovens, grit blast machines, spray paint and electrostatic paint systems, melt kettles, hydraulic presses, overhead hoists, etc.
- May operate computer-based programs such as the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) and AIT scanning tools
- Accurately record and report all Munition and Munition component accountability and discrepancies to the appropriate authority
- Must assure adherence to safety regulations and procedures as outlined in SOP, instruct and informed employees of the information contained in site instructions and know where to obtain any required additional information
- Must possess thorough knowledge of the number of employees needed to accomplish work to ensure that areas are not overloaded beyond explosive limits set by the Safety Department
- Must possess a current and extensive knowledge of EPA and waste handling requirements and local regulations concerning environmental regulations and guidelines
- Must have thorough knowledge of ammunition and ammunition components handled at HWAD
- Remove trash and dunnage and maintain a clean, secure, and safe work area to include but not limited to pulling weeds, emptying trash, cleaning work and common areas, and restrooms in or around explosive operations buildings and/or magazines
- Additional duties as directed / assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older and have High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license.
- Must have knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
- Must possess a Munitions Destroyer Certification.
- Must be a United States or naturalized citizen able to obtain and maintain Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) site access.
- Must also be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of government security clearance as well as a clearance through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and be favorably vetted through the NCIC III System and Common Access Card (CAC), and must pass local agency background check.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.
- Must be able to operate a computerized based terminal.
- Must maintain fitness-for-duty standards to perform the essential functions of the position, to include any HWAD drill, contingency and/or emergency requirement.
- Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all certifications as required by the Master Training Plan.
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Must be knowledgeable of computers and software.
- Good writing and verbal communication skills.
- Must be fluent in speaking and writing, using English language.
Safety Sensitive
- This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and is subject to the requirements of the HWAD Medical Surveillance Plan/Matrix and the HWAD A&D Program.
- Position will be subject to initial and random drug testing program, medical exams and screenings for respiratory apparatus fit/wear as established by 29 CFR and Army Regulations: AR 190-11, AR 190-13, and DOD Contractors Safety Manual 4145.26.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
- Work involves a small percent of sitting and the remainder of the time devoted to walking, standing, stooping, and bending.
- Spends nearly all working time outside, in all kinds of weather and extremes of temperature.
- May be required to do moderate lifting from 15 to 85 pounds for instruction and emergency situations.
- Alertness is required to observe conformity to the various specifications as issued in instructions to accomplish the job.re
- Color vision is a very important fact to be able to distinguish various color codes for identification of ammunition.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
HOURLY POSITION
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $30.08 - $32.47 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our career site: www.amentumcareers.com
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