Ammunition Manufacturing Technician – Weekend/Night Shifts

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement 8% match

PTO 80 hours

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Career Development

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO is seeking an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated equipment and monitor PLC/HMI systems to ensure safe, efficient production.

Weekend nights and weeknights with overtime up to 60 hours weekly. Starting pay $30.18/hr, increasing to $36.84 with training; $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits effective day one.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong mechanical ability with troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Willingness to work assigned shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Experience with mechanical equipment, manufacturing systems, or related technical fields.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Experience with machine tools preferred (lathes, mills, grinders, saws).
• Understanding of automation, PLCs, or related technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on high-speed automation equipment.
• Use PLC and HMI systems to monitor performance, diagnose issues, and implement fixes.
• Make adjustments, calibrations, and process controls for safe, efficient production.
• Conduct quality inspections with precision measuring instruments and testing methods.
• Analyze production, quality, and safety issues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hand and power tools

Teamwork

Job description

Winchester Ammunition at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO is seeking an Ammunition Manufacturing Technician. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed automated equipment and monitor PLC/HMI systems to ensure safe, efficient production.

Weekend nights and weeknights with overtime up to 60 hours weekly. Starting pay $30.18/hr, increasing to $36.84 with training; $1,500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits effective day one.