Explosives Worker (Materials Handler)
Department of the Army, Mcalester, OK, United States
Job Duties
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Operate automatic machines such as a pull- apart machine to break down fixed cartridge ammunition for reloading or demilitarization.
Know the cycle of operation of automatic machines and the sequence of hand procedures to load, operate, and unload a hydraulic defusing machine.
Operate a vacuum unit to draw off powder from explosives containers, exercise knowledge of munitions to prevent or to neutralize powder spills and assure all powder has been removed in order to completely neutralize the item.
Handle the fuse and fused projectile safely and quickly, load and operate the machine, and observe the machine for indications of malfunction.
Receive, stow, issue and rewarehouse ammunition (live and inert) and its components.
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Operate automatic machines such as a pull- apart machine to break down fixed cartridge ammunition for reloading or demilitarization.
Know the cycle of operation of automatic machines and the sequence of hand procedures to load, operate, and unload a hydraulic defusing machine.
Operate a vacuum unit to draw off powder from explosives containers, exercise knowledge of munitions to prevent or to neutralize powder spills and assure all powder has been removed in order to completely neutralize the item.
Handle the fuse and fused projectile safely and quickly, load and operate the machine, and observe the machine for indications of malfunction.
Receive, stow, issue and rewarehouse ammunition (live and inert) and its components.