General Maintenance

Winchester Ammunition; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Ammunition is seeking a General Maintenance professional to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment in the Oxford, MS production area. The role supports piping, pumps, valves, and machinery with a focus on uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include welding, grinding, installing new equipment, and operating or supporting heavy equipment. A two-year maintenance diploma is preferred, with NEC knowledge beneficial and willingness to work weekend overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma or maintenance certification is a plus.
• Prior maintenance experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment in the production area.
• Perform fabrication, piping, and equipment adjustments.
• Weld, cut, and grind components as required in various plant areas.
• Maintain and repair all machines to minimize downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

General mechanical aptitude

Education

Two-year diploma or maintenance certification

Tools

NEC knowledge

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Title: General Maintenance

Location: Oxford, MS

Salary: $29.08/hour to $32.23/hour depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm or 11:00pm-7:00am

Website: Winchester.com

Focus: General Maintenance is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment in the production area.

General Maintenance Essential Job Functions:

• Perform a variety of duties associated with fabrication, repairing, replacing and repairing piping, pumps, valves, cylinders, flanges, and hoses by utilizing a variety of hand tools, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
• Weld, cut, and grind equipment in all areas of the plant including in confined spaces, pits, trenches, and on top of cranes.
• Install, set, right, and level new equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment and powered industrial trucks; use precision equipment to measure; use brakes, rolls, and torches to fabricate shoots and hoppers; repair belts, pulleys, and flywheels.
• General maintenance and repair on all machines.

General Maintenance Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in maintenance; industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Two-year diploma or maintenance certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of NEC (National Electric Code) preferred
• Ability to transport up to 50 pounds, as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, including overtime.

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.

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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.

Olin fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where you are encouraged to join or lead our Olin People Networks. These voluntary groups connect employees across sites, divisions and functions to strengthen connections, belonging, and community involvement.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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