Ammunition Manufacturing Technician — Weekend/Night Overtime

Olin Corporation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Retirement 8%

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Job summary

Olin Corporation's Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO is seeking an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated equipment, monitor performance with PLCs and HMIs, and support safe, efficient production.

This role offers weekend nights and weeknights with overtime, competitive pay starting at $31.21 per hour (up to $36.84 after training), plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus and robust benefits from day one.

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 with mechanical equipment, manufacturing systems, maintenance operations, automotive diagnostics, or related technical fields.
• Proficient with 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, 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Automation systems

PLC

HMI

Blueprints

Quality inspections

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

Diagnostic tools

Machine tools

Job description

Olin Corporation's Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO is seeking an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated equipment, monitor performance with PLCs and HMIs, and support safe, efficient production.

This role offers weekend nights and weeknights with overtime, competitive pay starting at $31.21 per hour (up to $36.84 after training), plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus and robust benefits from day one.