Technician, EMT/ Fire & Safety

About Day and Zimmermann At our Day & Zimmermann Munitions Plants, we know the stakes and We do what we say! ® We’re the team working behind the scenes to make sure our nation’s front lines have safe, high-quality ammunition. As a trusted premier manufacturer of ammunition to the U.S. Military, some of our capabilities range from production of direct and indirect fire, components, to special projects and beyond. With more than 120 years of experience behind us, it’s no surprise that our teams consistently exceed expectations! Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world! https://dayzim.com Job Summary Assumes primary on-site responsibility for safety at the facility for a minimum of 3 days a week. Takes an active role in development, review and implementation of written procedures, design of facilities and hazard assessments to insure the safety of all operations. Performs all duties of an EMT. Responsible for providing fire prevention and OSHA support for the Safety Department. Responsibilities Performs independent daily safety walk-thrus of production, support services and maintenance shops - identifying safety issues and taking appropriate actions (seeking approval of Safety Manager as needed), ensuring compliance with SOPs, OSHA, and DoD Safety regulations. 20% Plans and conducts fire and tornado drills along with other Safety training to include CPR/First Aid Training. Prepares and coordinates Fire Prevention Week activities. 10% Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections plant wide, assuring compliance. 10% First Responder for all alarms and emergency calls. Administers emergency medical care at scene of emergency and while transporting to medical facility in accordance with basic EMT standard of care and authorized protocols. 20% Knowledgeable about all practices and methods regarding training and job performance in accordance with NFPA and OSHA Standards. 20% Perform medical duties including new hire and annual physicals, drug screening and assessments. 20% KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) State of Kansas EMT certified. Certified as First Responder or able to obtain certification within 60 days Must successfully complete training required to be DoD Certified including but not limited to HAZMAT Awareness and HAZMAT Operations training within 12 months of hire. Be familiar with all practices and methods regarding training and job performance i/a/w NFPA Standards. Be familiar with OSHA rules and regulations. Competent in Microsoft Office applications Minimum Qualifications High School or equivalent. Required Previous fire fighting experience Preferred Essential Functions 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 R (Regular) 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) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses the fingers) O/C (Often/ Critical) Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure) O/C (Often/ Critical) Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 0 pounds I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps, pole etc. using feet and legs or hands/arms to climb) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Walking R (Regular) Hearing R (Regular) Repetitive motions of any part of the body I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Talking R (Regular) Kneeling, crouching or crawling I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Other N/A Capacity to think, concentrate and focus over long periods of time I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Ability to write complex documents in the [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Ability to read complex documents in [English] language I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Capacity to express thoughts orally (e.g., accurately, quick and loudly convey spoken instructions to workers) R (Regular) Capacity to reason and make sound decisions R (Regular) Other NA Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or work site R (Regular) Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.) I/C (Intermittent/ Critical) Other N/A Travel: Compensation and Benefits Compensation and Benefits- Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com , and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.