Ammunition Manufacturing Technician

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (8% company)

Paid time off (80 hours)

Paid holidays (80 hours)

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO, seeks an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain high-speed automated equipment. You will monitor performance with PLC and HMI, perform calibrations, and conduct quality inspections to ensure safe, compliant production.

Strong mechanical skills and willingness to work weekends/nights are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekends and nights as required.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment, manufacturing systems, maintenance operations, automotive diagnostics, or related technical fields.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, or saws is preferred.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, automation, PLCs, or related technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on high-speed automated ammunition manufacturing equipment.
• Utilize PLC and HMI systems to monitor equipment performance, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform equipment adjustments, calibrations, and process controls to ensure safe, efficient production operations.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments and other testing methods to verify product specifications.
• Analyze production, quality, and safety issues through root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Tool use

Diagnostic equipment

Problem-solving

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

PLC

HMI systems

Precision measuring instruments

Machine tools

Job description

Location

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant – Independence, MO

Schedule

Weekend nights/ weeknight shifts available (overtime will be required, up to 60 hours a week for 2 straight weeks, third week normal schedule)

• Overtime will start after training period.

Join the Team That Supports America's Warfighter

Join the team supporting America's Warfighter at the world's largest producer of small-caliber ammunition. As an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced automated manufacturing equipment while earning competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Salary

• Starting Pay: $30.18 per hour, increases up to $36.84 with training & early wage increases
• Shift Differentials: Weeknight Shifts ($.70 per hour) and Weekend night shifts ($2.00 per hour)
• Earn up to $95,500 annually with overtime
• $1,500 sign-on bonus; $750 paid after 90 days and $750 after 180 days.

Outstanding Benefits Effective Day One

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability; Employee Assistance Plan.
• Up to 8% company contribution toward retirement savings
• 80 hours Paid Time Off
• 80 Paid Holidays hours
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Ammunition Manufacturing Technician Essential Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on high-speed automated ammunition manufacturing equipment.
• Utilize PLC and HMI systems to monitor equipment performance, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform equipment adjustments, calibrations, and process controls to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production operations.
• Conduct quality inspections using precision measuring instruments, hardness testing, and other testing methods to verify product specifications.
• Analyze production, quality, and safety issues through root cause analysis, maintain accurate operational records, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekends and nights as required.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment, manufacturing systems, maintenance operations, automotive diagnostics, or related technical fields.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, or saws is preferred.
• Understanding of industrial control systems, automation, PLCs, or related technologies is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, climb ladders, and work in industrial environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 400 pounds by way of team lifts and use of support device (hand carts, pallet jacks, gondolas, etc.)
• Must possess full vision, including color vision.

Location-Specific Requirements

• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.
• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with U.S. Army and Department of Defense access policies. The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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Rooted in our corporate values , Olin continues to be the global leader in both ammunition and chemical manufacturing. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering over 8,000 global individuals to make an impact both at work and in surrounding communities.

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