Electrician

Winchester Ammunition; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life保险

Short and long term disability

Retirement plan contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition in Independence, MO is hiring an Electrician to support maintenance and manufacturing operations at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and installing electrical systems for high-speed automated equipment, power distribution, and facility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong safety discipline and experience with PLCs, motor drives, and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with relevant electrical training.
• Certifications or diploma from an accredited trade/school preferred.
• Experience in factory/manufacturing maintenance or military electronics is valued.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, motor drives, and electrical systems on high-speed equipment.
• Perform preventive and emergency electrical maintenance on automated machinery.
• Install and repair electrical switchgear and building power distribution.
• Route and install conduit and wiring per NEC and plant standards.

Skills

Industrial electrician

PLC knowledge

Motor drive experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical certificate or diploma

Military electronics experience

Tools

Laptops

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Title: Electrician

Location: Independence, MO

Join the Team That Supports America's Warfighter!

Winchester Ammunition is seeking a skilled Electrician to support electrical maintenance and manufacturing operations at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems supporting high-speed automated ammunition manufacturing equipment, facility power distribution, and production operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial electrician who can diagnose complex electrical and control issues while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Salary

• Starting Pay: $32.76 per hour with potential to earn up to $37.63 an hour depending on experience.
• Shift: Dayshift and nightshift available. Must be flexible and willing to work weekends and cover overtime as needed. Shift Differentials: Weeknight Shifts ($.70 per hour)
• $1,500 sign-on bonus; $750 paid after 90 days and $750 paid 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

Electrician Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot, analyze, and correct various operational equipment including PLC's and motor drives with the assistance of laptops, engineering and wiring diagrams.
• Perform routine, emergency and preventative maintenance repair on automated high speed ammunition manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventative and emergency electrical repairs on various equipment and lighting systems.
• Perform repairs on electrical switchgear equipment and building power distribution systems.
• Runs conduit and electrical wiring to meet NEC requirements and applicable plant standards.

Electrician Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must meet (1) one of the following requirements:
• (2) two years relevant electrician experience; OR,
• (3) three years of relevant full-time experience in factory/manufacturing maintenance or residential/commercial construction with job duties installing electrical components; OR,
• Electrical certificate or diploma from an accredited trade school or vocational school; OR,
• Relevant military maintenance education and/or experience in electronics.
• Basic knowledge of motors (including 3 phase motors), motor controls, precision measurement and diagnostic tools preferred.
• PLC knowledge and motor drive experience preferred.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and carry them out consistently.
• Ability and willingness to work Weekends, including overtime.

Location-Specific Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain a government driver's license.
• 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. To meet the government-facility requirements, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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