Also called: Propellant Mixer, Motor Casting Operator
Mixes and pours the rubbery fuel that fills solid rocket motors.
You run a giant mixer of propellant from a remote control room, then help pour it into motor cases. Safety rules are strict, and teams train constantly for emergencies.
Utah, Arizona and Alabama are hubs.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; explosives safety training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average. Growing with defense demand.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Remote-controlled mixing and casting increase for safety; operators still run and watch the process.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to solid rocket motor plants; they train new operators First: Background and drug checks plus explosives safety training (security clearance at some plants)
Classes: Chemistry, Shop class, Algebra, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-9199.
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