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Explosive Operator

Day & Zimmermann Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Kansas, Parsons
Feb 17, 2026
Job Description:

This position pays $22.90 per hour + $1 Shift Differential.
2nd SHIFT 5:00pm - 3:30am


We're looking for afull-time, Explosives Operator to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

As the Explosives Operator, here's the work you'll do:



  • Operates a computer intecont, a loss-in-weight feeder and thermocouple thermometer for melts using kettles (5 gal., 50 gal., and 250 gal.)
  • Activates and monitors systems associated with Explosive Melt System for all types of explosives. Ensures there are explosives ready for each pour at the start and end of each day.
  • Complies with operation-approved standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinates pre and post system checks and cleans up as required on all floors.
  • Coordinates pre and post system checks and cleans up as required on all floors.


This role is for you if you have these skills:



  • Safety awareness and commitment at all times.
  • Decision making skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Computer literacy


And if you have these qualifications:



  • High School and/or equivalent.
  • Minimum 6 months experience in operating and monitoring of production equipment.
  • Forklift License preferred


We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:



  • Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
  • Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
  • Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
  • Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
  • Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
  • Repetitive motion of any part of the body
  • Kneeling, crouching or crawling
  • Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
  • Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
  • Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
  • Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
  • Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
  • Hearing
  • Talking
  • Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
  • Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
  • Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
  • Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)


SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: Andrew Johnson


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