Ammunition Production Operator – Night Shift

Kinsley Power Systems; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 33,227 - 37,980; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems in Independence, MO is seeking a Machine Operator to perform mechanical adjustments and operate furnaces to anneal cartridge cases. The role requires reading prints, using precision measuring tools, and safely handling heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial machinery, cranes, and forklifts, with ability to work weekends and overtime as needed. Starting wage is competitive and probationary increases apply.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to read and interpret prints, schematics, and layouts.
• Ability to use measuring devices, micrometers, calibrated steel tapes, calipers, power and non-power hand tools.
• Must have mechanical equipment experience. Experience operating overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, flat beds, and tractors preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting automation equipment preferred.
• Must have full vision, including color vision.
• Ability to handle exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift and carry up to 40 pounds, push up to 800 pounds with equipment assistance, reach overhead, repeated twist and bend at waist, climb ladders and stairs.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, including overtime.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a government driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Make adjustments such as turning valves, switches, moving and setting controls, furnaces, and pumps.
• Maintain proper concentration of acid, soap, and lubricant solutions.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, flat beds, and tractors.
• Perform root cause analysis for production, quality and safety issues.

Skills

Read schematics

Measurement devices

Tools handling

Crane/forklift operation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand/tools

Job description

Kinsley Power Systems in Independence, MO is seeking a Machine Operator to perform mechanical adjustments and operate furnaces to anneal cartridge cases. The role requires reading prints, using precision measuring tools, and safely handling heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial machinery, cranes, and forklifts, with ability to work weekends and overtime as needed. Starting wage is competitive and probationary increases apply.