Energetics Operator II - 1st shift
Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.
Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies
The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, were building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for whats next. And were doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.
Youll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. Were a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.
If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,forge the future with Voyager.
The Energetics Operator II - 1st shift for Voyager Technologies is responsible for supporting energetic production efforts. The Energetics Operator II - 3rd shift is an experienced production operator who can run multiple machines or complex processes with limited supervision. This role supports changeovers, minor troubleshooting, and mentoring of Operator I employees, while maintaining higher expectations for quality and throughput.
The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor and is part of the Manufacturing and Operations team based in Penrose, CO/Pueblo, CO. This role is onsite based in Penrose, CO and Pueblo, CO.
In this role, the essential functions are:
- Independently operate one or more production lines or machines, following standard work and work instructions, meeting rate and quality targets.
- Perform inprocess inspections, use basic measuring tools, and document quality results.
- Assist with setups and changeovers, including tooling, fixtures, and basic parameter adjustments.
- Train and mentor Operator I employees on safe, effective operation and standard work.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records in logs or ERP/MES.
- Follow safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards; participate in continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in training and crosstraining to learn additional operations as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of hazardous material handling and explosive safety principles.
- Ability to follow complex instructions, batch sheets, and production travelers with accuracy.
- Awareness of quality control procedures and documentation requirements.
- Competence in operating mechanical or automated production equipment.
- Strong focus on detail, safety, and reliability in hazardous environments.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with measuring tools (scales, gauges, etc.).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including:
- Be 21 years of age or older.
- Pass pre-employment drug test.
- Pass State and Federal background checks.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and six sigma methodologies
Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:
- Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment
- Ability to work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives
- Ability to wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site-specific requirements such as end-of-day showering
- Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
- Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug-free workplace in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 81018106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003 and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
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