MCAAP/RMM/S1

Explosives Worker (Materials Handler)

This position entails operating one or a few automatic machines and performing one or a few assembly operations in a production line environment which involve a limited number of operations and require judgment and manual skill, such as operating a vacuum machine to draw off powder charges or a pull-apart machine to break down fixed cartridge ammunition for reloading or demilitarization. Knows the cycle of operation of one or a few automatic machines and the sequence of hand procedures to load, operate, and unload a hydraulic defusing machine. May also be required of them to operate a vacuum unit to draw off powder from shell casings or other explosives containers, exercising knowledge of explosives practices to prevent or to neutralize powder spills and knowledge of the type of munitions to assure that all powder has been removed from cavities or crevices so that the item has been completely neutralized. Knows how to handle the fused projectile safely and quickly and how to handle the fuse, how to load and operate the machine, how the machine should function, and what indications of malfunction to look for. Shuts off the machine in case of malfunction or error indications, and referring the problem to a supervisor or higher-grade employee. May be required to receive, stow, issue and rewarehouse all types of Navy, Army, Marine Corp and Air Force ammunition (live and inert) and ammunition components. Opens car doors; checks and verifies car seals from off station and on station rail cars/trailers; performs visual inspection of materiel handled, reporting to work leader or supervisor any damage, incorrect labeling or shortage/overage. Separates items according to lot, stock number, nomenclature, and condition code. Marks off grids and stows in uniformity according to U.S. Army Material Command Drawings. Checks, verifies, and completes receipt/issue documents. Completes, checks and signs magazine Data Card, AMC Form 1385. Repairs broken containers, repalletizes ammunition or components from broken or damaged containers. Breaks down, segregates and repalletizes ammunition components and containers. May be required to use gauges or other measuring devices. Uses common hand tools such as banders, crimpers, cutters, saws, hammers, etc. Repalletizes ammunition and components from light pallets and boxes for lot consolidation. Assures that light boxes are painted and properly identified and light pallets are properly marked and placed at the front of the stow. Inspects magazines and contents for conditions contributing to deterioration of ammunition. Inventories and checks magazine data cards for accuracy. Uses portable hand held scanner (Portable Bar Code Reader (PBCR). May be required to distribute IEMS Cards and fork lifts.